Vernon
Town in Jennings County, Indiana
Vernon is a town in Jennings County, Indiana, with 236 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grayford, 2.3 miles SE.
- 236residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 1,138 / sq mipopulation density
- 47282ZIP code
About Vernon
Vernon is a town within Vernon Township and the county seat of Jennings County, Indiana, United States. With a population of just 236 in the 2020 census, it is the smallest county seat by population in the state of Indiana, lying just south of the much larger North Vernon. It sits on a peninsula as it is nearly surrounded by the Muscatatuck River. Vernon is the only Indiana town with an elected mayor and an elected town marshal. As of 2025, Bradley Bender is the mayor and Britt Burgmeier is the marshal.
The Vernon Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the site of many firsts in the state.
The first area set aside for use as a public playground in Indiana, The Commons
The first elevated railroad overpass west of the Alleghenies
The first all women's jury in Indiana
The first Disciples of Christ church in Indiana
It was also the home of Indiana's fourth state park, now called Muscatatuck County Park.
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Living in Vernon
- Median household income
- $78,750
- Median home value
- $85,000
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Vernon had 236 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 236 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi (439 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vernon at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jennings County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 236 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9854° N, 85.6100° W |
| ZIP code | 47282 |
| Official website | vernonindiana.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1878902 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vernon
- Grayford2.3 mi SE
- North Vernon2.3 mi NW
- Country Squire Lakes5.4 mi NW
- Butlerville6.2 mi NE
- Hayden7.0 mi W
- Dupont8.2 mi SE
- Scipio8.3 mi NW
- Commiskey8.8 mi S
- Paris Crossing10.8 mi S
- Sardinia11.6 mi N
- Reddington12.7 mi W
- Grammer13.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vernon
What county is Vernon in?
Vernon is in Jennings County, Indiana.
What is the population of Vernon, IN?
236 people lived in Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vernon, IN?
The ZIP code of Vernon is 47282.
What is the elevation of Vernon?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vernon?
Grayford (2.3 mi), North Vernon (2.3 mi), Country Squire Lakes (5.4 mi), Butlerville (6.2 mi), Hayden (7.0 mi).
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