Henderson
City in Vance County, North Carolina
Henderson is a city in Vance County, North Carolina, with 15,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 440 ft (134 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Henderson, 1.6 miles S.
- 15,060residents (2020 Census)
- 440 ftelevation · 134 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 1,744 / sq mipopulation density
- 27536main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Henderson
Henderson is a city in and the county seat of Vance County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 15,060 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Henderson
- Median household income
- $39,969
- Median home value
- $123,800
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Henderson had 15,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,744 per sq mi (673 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Henderson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Vance County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.64 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3260° N, 78.4149° W |
| ZIP codes | 27536, 27537 |
| Official website | henderson.nc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3730660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Henderson
- South Henderson1.6 mi S
- Middleburg7.2 mi NE
- Kittrell7.4 mi S
- Oxford9.6 mi W
- Stovall11.9 mi NW
- Norlina14.7 mi NE
- Warrenton15.2 mi E
- Franklinton15.6 mi S
- Louisburg17.1 mi SE
- Centerville19.2 mi SE
- Stem19.3 mi SW
- Macon20.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Henderson
What county is Henderson in?
Henderson is in Vance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Henderson, NC?
15,060 people lived in Henderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Henderson, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27536. Other ZIP codes: 27537.
What is the elevation of Henderson?
440 feet (134 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Henderson?
South Henderson (1.6 mi), Middleburg (7.2 mi), Kittrell (7.4 mi), Oxford (9.6 mi), Stovall (11.9 mi).
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