City

Vernon, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jennings County  ·  Indiana

👥224Population
💰$67,188Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$82,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 5.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (3.2%)
HS Graduate70 (44.9%)
Some College11 (7.1%)
Associates17 (10.9%)
Bachelors19 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree34 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College7.1%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
54%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,188 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$82,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units127
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
73%
About Vernon, IN

Vernon is a city in Indiana, located in Jennings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 224 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,188 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well 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 $82,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $688 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.86%).

Vernon, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47282 224 $67,188 $82,500 $688 1.6% 34.0% 77.1%