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Henry County, KY
5 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Henry County, Kentucky.
Population
15,856
Land area
286sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Henry County
Henry County at a glance
- Henry County is 52% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,347, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,900 (4% below Kentucky) and median rent is $895 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Eminence (2,724), Pleasureville (1,123) and New Castle (1,052).
Local data for Henry County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henry County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,347
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$197,900
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,116), German Americans (1,625), Mexican Americans (517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,456
3,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $6,546 per person
PPP loans
$11.6M
554 loans, 1,542 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$39.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Henry County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henry County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Henry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Henry County, KY?
- Eminence is the largest city or town in Henry County, with about 2,724 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Henry County?
- Henry County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40007, 40011, 40019, 40036, 40050.
- What is the population of Henry County, KY?
- About 15,856 people live in Henry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Henry County?
- Henry County borders Oldham County, Franklin County, Shelby County, Owen County, Carroll County, Trimble County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023