City

Vernon, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Florida

👥3,452Population
💰$43,581Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$174,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 19.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black19.6%
Asian1.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.8%)
HS Graduate965 (43.5%)
Some College449 (20.2%)
Associates286 (12.9%)
Bachelors182 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree320 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College20.2%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,581 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$174,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units1,645
Vacant Units304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Vernon, FL

Vernon is a city in Florida, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,452 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Vernon is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,581 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.19%).

Vernon, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32462 3,452 $43,581 $174,600 $814 5.4% 22.6% 79.0%