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ZIP Code 42420

Henderson, KY, Henderson County

Population

38,133

Land area

191.6sq mi

People per sq mi

199

City

Henderson

ZIP 42420 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 42420 at a glance

  • ZIP 42420 (Henderson) is 73% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,053, 10% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,300 (17% below Kentucky) and median rent is $774 a month.

Local data for ZIP 42420

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Housing and community stats

ZIP 42420, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,053

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$170,300

Prices -0.9% in a year

Median rent

$774/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

21.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

850

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

13,143

$644M annual payroll

PPP loans

$82.7M

1,001 loans

Campaign donations

$85.4K

32% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 42420, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

805

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

250

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 24°F

47.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 42420?
ZIP code 42420 is in Henderson, KY (Henderson County).
What county is ZIP code 42420 in?
ZIP code 42420 is mostly in Henderson County, Kentucky.
How many people live in ZIP code 42420?
About 38,133 people live in the 42420 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.