City

Vernon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Illinois

👥189Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.4%
Asian1.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
6%
18–24
8%
25–44
12%
45–64
38%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.8%)
HS Graduate35 (28.7%)
Some College46 (37.7%)
Associates13 (10.7%)
Bachelors12 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree15 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 37.7%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College37.7%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units140
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Vernon, IL

Vernon is a city in Illinois, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 189 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vernon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.41%).

Vernon, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62892 189 $55,625 $95,000 $625 2.7% 22.1% 90.5%