Henderson (Henderson, NV) is an incorporated city within Clark County, Nevada.

It functions as one of the major independent cities in Clark County alongside Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, each having its own city government. Clark County itself oversees unincorporated areas separately.

The city limits of Henderson border the city of Las Vegas and unincorporated areas of Clark County to the north, Boulder City to the east, and unincorporated areas of Clark County to the south. To the west, it connects with suburban areas of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The total area is approximately 106 square miles (about 274 km²), making it quite spacious.

Henderson has a city ward system and four city council districts. Each district is adjusted based on population ratios, and residents of each district elect one council member. The mayor is elected by the entire citizenry.

Regionally, it is divided into major living areas such as Old Henderson, Green Valley, Black Mountain, and Lake Las Vegas. Old Henderson is a historic downtown area centered around Water Street, featuring many historic buildings and small businesses, as well as key public facilities like the city hall and courthouse.

Green Valley is one of the most well-known planned communities in Henderson. It began development in the 1970s and 1980s and is now considered a relatively mature residential area within Henderson. The Green Valley Ranch resort and casino is a landmark in this area. It primarily consists of single-family homes and townhomes for middle-class residents and is known for having good school districts.

Green Valley North and Green Valley South are unofficial divisions that each have slightly different atmospheres. Sunset Road and Green Valley Parkway serve as major thoroughfares. The Galleria at Sunset mall is located in this area.

The Black Mountain area is located in the southwestern part of Henderson and is adjacent to the Black Mountain Recreation Area, attracting many residents who enjoy hiking and biking. It includes relatively newly developed neighborhoods and is a growing area with ongoing new housing developments.

Lake Las Vegas is an upscale planned community in eastern Henderson, centered around an artificial lake with luxury homes, resorts, and golf courses. It is considered a high-income residential area within the Las Vegas metropolitan area and is a popular leisure destination for tourists. The Lake Las Vegas community features many gated residential complexes.

Additionally, various master-planned communities such as MacDonald Ranch, Hidden Falls, Sunridge, and Legacy exist within Henderson. A master-planned community refers to a large residential development designed by a developer that integrates housing, parks, schools, and commercial facilities. Henderson is known for such planned communities.

According to ZIP codes, it is divided into several areas including 89002, 89011, 89012, 89014, 89015, 89044, 89052, 89074, 89077, and 89002. When moving or purchasing a home, it is important to check the ZIP code as it can affect school zones, trash collection schedules, and city council districts. You can find district information by address on Henderson's official city website (hendersonnv.gov) GIS map.