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Vernon, TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76384.

Population

9,848

Land area

7.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,248

ZIP codes

1

Vernon and its ZIP codes

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Vernon at a glance

  • Vernon is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • It is the 271st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,114 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,000 (69% below Texas) and median rent is $945 a month.

Local data for Vernon, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vernon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,114

Poverty rate

18.6%

Median home value

$87,000

Median rent

$945/mo

Homeownership

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.1%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

12.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,655), German Americans (1,144), Irish Americans (557).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilbarger County. PPP loans are for Vernon.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,248

6,027 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,853

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$78.3M

FY 2026, $6,079 per person

PPP loans

$17M

596 loans, 2,273 jobs reported

Wilbarger County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Vernon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.9%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle1.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home1.3%

Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vernon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

637

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

13

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 29°F

28.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vernon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

16.8%

U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.5%

U.S. 11.1% +10.4 pts

ZIP codes in Vernon

1 in or overlapping Vernon. Population shown

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Cities near Vernon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LockettCensus-designated place6.2 mi3
OklaunionCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.4
Davidson, OKTown14 mi0.5
ChillicotheCity14 mi1
HarroldCensus-designated place16 mi4.1
Frederick, OKCity23 mi4.9
ElectraCity23 mi3.1
Elmer, OKTown23 mi0.4
Tipton, OKTown24 mi1.2
CrowellCity27 mi1.9
QuanahCity28 mi3.5
Hollister, OKTown28 mi0.3
Olustee, OKTown29 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vernon, TX in?
Vernon is in Wilbarger County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Vernon, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Vernon include 76384.
What is the population of Vernon, TX?
About 9,848 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vernon?
Nearby places include Lockett (6.2 mi), Oklaunion (8.8 mi), Davidson, OK (14 mi), Chillicothe (14 mi), Harrold (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023