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Vernon, IN
Town in Jennings County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47282.
Population
193
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
931
ZIP codes
1
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is about 4.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Vernon, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jennings County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,244
7,914 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,501
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $6,030 per person
PPP loans
$80.04K
7 loans, 19 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Vernon
1 in or overlapping Vernon. Population shown
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrayfordCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| North VernonCity | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Country Squire LakesCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.6 |
| ButlervilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HaydenCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| DupontTown | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| CommiskeyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Paris CrossingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SardiniaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| ReddingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| GrammerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DeputyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WestportTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| HoltonTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| New MarionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, IN in?
- Vernon is in Jennings County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Vernon, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vernon include 47282.
- What is the population of Vernon, IN?
- About 193 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Grayford (2.3 mi), North Vernon (2.6 mi), Country Squire Lakes (5.6 mi), Butlerville (6.1 mi), Hayden (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023