ZIP Code 42420
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Henderson · Henderson County · Kentucky
- Population
- 38,192
- Median income
- $57,053
- Median home value
- $170,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.8%
- Land area
- 488.4 sq mi
78/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 42420 in Henderson, Kentucky has a population of 38,192. The median household income is $57,053, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $170,300, 39% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42420 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 488.4 square miles in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 38,192 residents, producing a population density of 78 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42420 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42420 sits at $57,053 (4% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $32,723. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $170,300 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $774 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42420 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Henderson County, so you can benchmark 42420 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42420.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
138 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42420, Henderson, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,192
Population
488.4
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42420?
40.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.3%
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?
$57,053
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$32,723
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,394
Total Housing Units
16,047
Occupied Units
1,347
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,300
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$774
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42420 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 150 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 184 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 200 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 211 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 850 business establishments in ZIP 42420, employing approximately 13,143 people with a combined annual payroll of $644,126,000.
850
Businesses
13,143
Employees
$644.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 138 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 69 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.9% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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