Herndon, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42236
Christian County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 929
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,819
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Herndon pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42236 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42236 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Herndon, Christian County, Kentucky, home to just 929 residents across 172.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42236 reports a modest median household income of $68,819 (15% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,946. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.9% and unemployment is 2.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,000 (26% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $864; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Christian County, so 42236 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42236, Herndon, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
929
Population
172.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42236?
35.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,819
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,946
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42236 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Herndon, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,819 Top 26% higher than 74% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
355housing units
355
Total Housing Units
278
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$864
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 42236, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,000.
8
Businesses
16
Employees
$301K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 37.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42236 vs 42254 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42254 | La Fayette, KY | 209 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42236, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42236 in?
ZIP code 42236 (Herndon) is located in Christian County, Kentucky. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42236?
ZIP code 42236 in Herndon, KY has a population of 929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42236?
The median household income in ZIP 42236 is $68,819, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42236?
The median home value in ZIP 42236 is $118,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42236 is White at 77.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42236?
ZIP code 42236 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42236?
In ZIP code 42236, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42236?
In ZIP code 42236, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42236 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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