Vernon
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona
Vernon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Apache County, Arizona, with 126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,913 ft (2,107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McNary, 13.8 miles SW.
- 126residents (2020 Census)
- 6,913 ftelevation · 2,107 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 223 / sq mipopulation density
- 85940ZIP code
About Vernon
Vernon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Apache County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 126. Vernon is 19 miles (31 km) east of Show Low. Vernon has a post office with ZIP code 85940.
Vernon was settled by B.H. Wilhelm Jr, who named it in 1894 for William Tecumseh Vernon. It was important at first as a sawmill town, but as activity diminished, people moved away. It had a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ward, but they disbanded it in 1954, when the sawmill business finally moved to the vicinity of Lakeside.
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Vernon had 126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 223 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vernon at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Apache County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 126 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,913 ft (2,107 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2479° N, 109.6899° W |
| ZIP code | 85940 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0479870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vernon
- McNary13.8 mi SW
- Pinetop Country Club14.7 mi SW
- Concho16.3 mi N
- Pinetop-Lakeside17.2 mi SW
- Hondah17.5 mi SW
- White Mountain Lake18.2 mi W
- Lake of the Woods18.6 mi W
- Wagon Wheel19.6 mi W
- Show Low19.9 mi W
- Greer21.3 mi SE
- North Fork22.5 mi SW
- Springerville22.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vernon
What county is Vernon in?
Vernon is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Vernon, AZ?
126 people lived in Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vernon, AZ?
The ZIP code of Vernon is 85940.
What is the elevation of Vernon?
6,913 feet (2,107 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vernon?
McNary (13.8 mi), Pinetop Country Club (14.7 mi), Concho (16.3 mi), Pinetop-Lakeside (17.2 mi), Hondah (17.5 mi).
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