City

Mount Vernon, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Texas

👥6,115Population
💰$68,370Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$242,000Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 8.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic16.1%
Black8.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,119 (30.3%)
Some College475 (12.8%)
Associates638 (17.3%)
Bachelors378 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,062 (28.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,370 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$242,000 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units2,574
Vacant Units564

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Mount Vernon, TX

Mount Vernon is a city in Texas, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,115 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,370 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.92%).

Mount Vernon, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75457 6,115 $68,370 $242,000 $940 6.6% 38.9% 71.0%