PlainZIP

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
$68,819
Median income
$118,000
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,946. Local economic indicators show a 1.9% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $118,000 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $864 monthly, and 87.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42236, plus 6 more within Christian County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 42236?

35.2

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$29,946

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42236 ranks nationally

Herndon, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,819 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

355

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$118,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

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Hopkinsville, KY
Pop: 42,479
42223 standard
Fort Campbell, KY
Pop: 19,837
42262 standard
Oak Grove, KY
Pop: 8,396
42217 standard
Crofton, KY
Pop: 4,117
42266 standard
Pembroke, KY
Pop: 2,590
42215 standard
Cerulean, KY
Pop: 1,300

Related Areas

Christian County Herndon, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.