City

Vernon Hill, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  Virginia

👥851Population
💰$42,308Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$119,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 18.1%Black: 22.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic18.1%
Black22.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
16%
25–44
14%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate221 (42.5%)
Some College72 (13.8%)
Associates134 (25.8%)
Bachelors57 (11%)
Graduate Degree36 (6.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
HS Grad42.5%
Some College13.8%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,308 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$119,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units421
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
54%
About Vernon Hill, VA

Vernon Hill is a city in Virginia, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 851 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Vernon Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,308 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vernon Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon Hill is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (55.23%).

Vernon Hill, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Vernon Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24597 851 $42,308 $119,200 $859 3.1% 17.9% 86.3%