Henderson Kentucky Map

About Henderson, Kentucky

Henderson is a locality in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 27,852. The population density is 639.5 people per km². Henderson is located at 37.8362°N, 87.5900°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42420.

Henderson sprawls across the broad, fertile plains where the land gently rolls toward the Ohio River. It lies 9.8 miles south of Evansville, IN (from Evansville, IN: bearing 191°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-east of Corydon. Sunlight, thick and golden in the late afternoon, spills over fields of corn and soybeans, painting the landscape in hues of ochre and emerald. The air, humid and carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops, hangs heavy, a constant reminder of the region’s agricultural heart. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the horizon, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence to this corner of Kentucky. The very feel of the earth beneath your feet is rich and yielding, a testament to seasons of growth and harvest. Henderson's story is deeply entwined with the mighty Ohio, a waterway that has shaped its destiny from its earliest days as a river port and trading hub. Founded in the late 18th century, it prospered through steamboat commerce and the bountiful produce of its surrounding farmland. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with vast tracts dedicated to tobacco, soybeans, and corn, their amber waves a familiar sight across the county. Industry, too, has found a home here, with manufacturing plants contributing to the economic pulse of Henderson. The legacy of its past is visible in the stately architecture of older homes and the enduring spirit of a community that has navigated the ebb and flow of river trade and industrial shifts, always drawing strength from the land and its abundant gifts.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henderson, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.836154, -87.590013. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Henderson and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Henderson includes the ZIP code (42420), telephone area code (270), county seat of Henderson County (Henderson), and school district assignment (Henderson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.