| City: | Vernon, Michigan |
| County: | Shiawassee County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:16:20 AM |
| Population: | 706 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 989 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.9376, -84.0316 |
| Land Area: | 0.683 sq mi |
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Vernon is a compact village in Shiawassee County, Michigan, covering just half a square mile. With 706 residents and 285 households, it's a small, tightly-knit community where nearly everyone relies on the post office for mail. Vernon is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery across the entire village. The post office maintains 279 PO Boxes for 285 households, giving an adoption rate of 98%. That's about as close to universal as it gets.
The street grid tells the story of a classic Michigan village. Main Street runs east-west through the center, with Leaver Street, Elm Street, and Maple Street forming the core residential areas. Other streets like Church Street, Walnut Street, and Chestnut Street complete the small-town pattern. Despite having 16 street names in the ZIP+4 database, mail doesn't get delivered to doors. Instead, residents pick up at the post office on one of two rural carrier routes (R001 and R002) or maintain a PO Box.
Vernon's demographics paint a picture of an aging, working-class community. Median age is 42.7 years, just above the national average. Housing stock is notably old, with 267 of 302 total units built before 1939. That's 88% pre-World War II construction. Ownership is strong: 253 of 285 occupied homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median home values of $122,200 and median rent of $1,063 place Vernon in the affordable range for Michigan.
The work patterns here are distinctive. Of the workforce, 37.3% work from home, which is well above typical rural rates. This isn't a tech hub, though. The largest employment sector is transportation and warehousing (249 workers), likely reflecting regional logistics operations. Another 63 workers are in educational services and healthcare. Only 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, compared to national averages above 30%. Median household income of $67,857 is modest but livable for rural Michigan.
All mail to Vernon must use a PO Box address. Street addresses exist for routing purposes, but carrier delivery doesn't happen here. Use this format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Vernon, MI 48476Vernon's street pattern follows a classic small-town Michigan grid with Main Street as the central axis, tree-named streets (Elm, Maple, Walnut, Chestnut), and directional prefixes indicating the town's organized 19th-century layout.
ZIP Code 48476 has 706 residents and 285 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 706Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 609Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,033.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,857Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 285Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $122,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 646 | 668 | 741 | 790 | 715 | 562 | 443 | 459 | 471 | 355 | 539 | 604 | 609 |
| Decennial Census | 577 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 706 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.7
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 44
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | 16 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| Female | 16 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 7 |
| Total | 36 | 28 | 57 | 38 | 44 | 52 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 58 | 36 | 48 | 43 | 51 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 10 |
| White: | 685 | 98.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 2.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 699 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 340 | 48.16% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 366 | 51.84% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 706 | 100% | 42.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 597 | 98.03% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 1.97% |
| Total Population: | 609 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 597 | 98.03% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 1.97% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $67,857, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $29,419 (76.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,246. Family households earn a median of $72,083 versus $40,179 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,904). By gender, male median income is $50,750 and female is $47,857, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,893 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (31.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,438 | $50,179 | $52,560 | $53,958 | $48,333 | $50,234 | $50,625 | $65,400 | $58,611 | $57,679 | $67,250 | $75,568 | $67,857 |
| Median Family Income | $51,964 | $55,893 | $54,881 | $56,724 | $53,750 | $51,635 | $57,917 | $70,833 | $59,444 | $57,857 | $73,000 | $87,813 | $72,083 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,111 | $28,125 | $33,203 | $32,656 | $30,536 | $30,833 | $24,667 | $28,750 | $27,500 | $32,083 | $34,583 | $37,917 | $40,179 |
| Median Male Income | $34,911 | $42,292 | $56,250 | $44,196 | $42,917 | $58,482 | $38,646 | $80,313 | $0 | $0 | $48,438 | $62,500 | $50,750 |
| Median Female Income | $33,611 | $35,833 | $35,156 | $36,250 | $37,143 | $38,295 | $39,583 | $37,045 | $55,313 | $56,000 | $38,906 | $45,781 | $47,857 |
| Employed: | 318 | 63.22% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 185 | 36.78% |
| Total: | 503 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 61 | 19.18% |
| Service: | 59 | 18.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 99 | 31.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 9.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 69 | 21.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 318 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $122,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $25,000 (25.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,400. The median gross rent is $1,063, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $236 (28.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,063. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.64% (64.78% with a mortgage, 35.22% free-and-clear) and renters 3.36% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.86%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.16%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,200 | $87,800 | $79,600 | $80,500 | $75,900 | $78,100 | $85,300 | $92,500 | $93,800 | $96,500 | $96,700 | $113,600 | $122,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 37.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 62.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $827 | $855 | $840 | $807 | $882 | $840 | $933 | $1,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,063 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 149 | 62.61% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 81 | 34.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 3.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 238 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 238 | 89.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 29 | 10.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 258 | 96.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 3.37% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
In 2023, 12.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 51.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.24%). College enrollment is 13.27%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 2.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 5.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 152 | 33.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 152 | 33.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 56 | 12.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 51 | 11.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.11% |
| Total: | 451 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 416 | 92.24% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 56 | 12.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 382 | 53.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 314 | 43.67% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 3.20% |
| Total: | 719 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 696 | 96.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.8% | 13.4% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 12.4% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% | 7.8% | 10.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 4 | 4.08% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 7.14% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 61 | 62.24% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 13.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 13.27% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 11.22% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 81 | 82.65% |
ZIP Code 48476 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 106 people with an annual payroll of $5,407,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 314Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,397,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,407,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 106Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48476 is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, within the Owosso, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37020) and Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 68,061 people, about 1.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 48476. It covers 0.683 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.012 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Owosso, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 68,061Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.683 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.012 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4227.73 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2682020Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Vernon village; MichiganSource: Census |
ZIP Code 48476 is in the Corunna Public School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.