Henderson, Kentucky · ZIP 42420

Henderson — ZIP 42420

Henderson (42420) scores 55/100 — Fair for Kentucky. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $207K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$207K

Median rent$955/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$207K

Median Rent

$955/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

535

Violent Crime

Property Crime

438

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Henderson County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cairo Elementary School	KG–05	233	77%	62%
Henderson County South Middle School	06–08	661	60%	58%
Henderson County High School	09–12	1,852	48%	53%
East Heights Elementary School	KG–05	377	47%	47%
Niagara Elementary School	KG–05	270	47%	62%
Henderson County North Middle School	06–08	670	43%	45%
Bend Gate Elementary School	KG–05	421	43%	45%
Jefferson Elementary School	KG–05	413	42%	42%
South Heights Elementary School	KG–05	413	30%	37%
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center	PK–PK	358	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,434

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42420 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 42420 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 42420 is approximately $207K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 42420 in Henderson has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.