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Vernon, WI
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53103, 53149, 53189.
Population
7,481
Land area
30sq mi
People per sq mi
250
ZIP codes
3
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is about 2.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 129th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $120,000 a year, 55% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $434,700 (63% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Vernon, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vernon, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,000
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$434,700
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
95.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,373), Polish Americans (1,075), Irish Americans (978).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waukesha County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,739
248,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,831
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $8,004 per person
PPP loans
$10.5M
151 loans, 1,681 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vernon, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,134
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Vernon
3 in or overlapping Vernon. Population shown
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big BendVillage | 2.5 mi | 3.3 |
| MukwonagoVillage | 3.7 mi | 8 |
| Potter LakeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| WaukeshaVillage | 6.3 mi | 20.6 |
| TichiganCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 11.2 |
| MuskegoCity | 6.7 mi | 31.6 |
| Wind LakeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.9 |
| North PrairieVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.8 |
| WaukeshaCity | 8.3 mi | 25.5 |
| WaterfordVillage | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| New BerlinCity | 8.9 mi | 36.4 |
| East TroyVillage | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| WalesVillage | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| RochesterVillage | 10 mi | 17.4 |
| EagleVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Hales CornersVillage | 11 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, WI in?
- Vernon is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Vernon, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vernon include 53103, 53149, 53189.
- What is the population of Vernon, WI?
- About 7,481 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Big Bend (2.5 mi), Mukwonago (3.7 mi), Potter Lake (6.3 mi), Waukesha (6.3 mi), Tichigan (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023