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Vernon, MI
Village in Shiawassee County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48476.
Population
697
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
700
ZIP codes
1
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is about 3.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,625, 4% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,400 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,250 a month.
Local data for Vernon, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vernon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,625
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$133,400
Median rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership
94.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (176), French Americans (62), Irish Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shiawassee County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,419
15,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,926 per person
PPP loans
$567K
10 loans, 57 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vernon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
33.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Vernon
1 in or overlapping Vernon. Population shown
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DurandCity | 2.8 mi | 2 |
| BancroftVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CorunnaCity | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| LennonVillage | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GainesVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OwossoCity | 8.2 mi | 5.2 |
| ByronVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| MorriceVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| PerryCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| New LothropVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FlushingCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| LindenCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, MI in?
- Vernon is in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Vernon, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vernon include 48476.
- What is the population of Vernon, MI?
- About 697 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Durand (2.8 mi), Bancroft (4.5 mi), Corunna (5.5 mi), Lennon (6 mi), Middletown (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023