City

Vernon, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Wilbarger County  ·  Texas

👥12,239Population
💰$51,582Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.5%Hispanic: 30.5%Black: 6.3%Asian: 3%Other: 5.6%Race
White54.5%
Hispanic30.5%
Black6.3%
Asian3.0%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
No HS Diploma268 (3.7%)
HS Graduate2,159 (29.8%)
Some College1,534 (21.2%)
Associates1,388 (19.2%)
Bachelors542 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,349 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College21.2%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,582 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units5,595
Vacant Units1,078

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Vernon, TX

Vernon is a city in Texas, located in Wilbarger County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 12,239 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Vernon is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,582 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double 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 $101,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.46%).

Vernon, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76384 12,239 $51,582 $101,600 $859 10.1% 26.1% 62.3%