City

Vernon, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Apache County  ·  Arizona

👥1,278Population
💰$63,582Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$236,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 3.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic10.5%
Black3.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
45%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate208 (22%)
Some College100 (10.6%)
Associates185 (19.5%)
Bachelors183 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree266 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,582 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$236,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units759
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Work From Home
45%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
68%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
39%
2000+
52%
About Vernon, AZ

Vernon is a city in Arizona, located in Apache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,278 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,582 is below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.2%).

Vernon, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85940 1,278 $63,582 $236,200 6.0% 47.4% 84.5%