Vernon County, MO ZIP Codes
Missouri (MO) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
19,595
population (2021)
-7.4%
pop change since 2010
29217
FIPS code
Vernon County ZIP code map
About Vernon County
Vernon County is located in Missouri and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,595 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.4% from 21,159 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Vernon County is 29217.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,595 |
| 2010 population | 21,159 |
| Change | -7.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri |
| FIPS code | 29217 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Vernon County
ZIP codes for Vernon County, MO (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64728 | Bronaugh | Vernon | View map |
| 64741 | Deerfield | Vernon | View map |
| 64750 | Harwood | Vernon | View map |
| 64765 | Metz | Vernon | View map |
| 64767 | Milo | Vernon | View map |
| 64771 | Moundville | Vernon | View map |
| 64772 | Nevada | Vernon | View map |
| 64778 | Richards | Vernon | View map |
| 64783 | Schell City | Vernon | View map |
| 64784 | Sheldon | Vernon | View map |
| 64790 | Walker | Vernon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,236
Population
43.3
Median age
$52,595
Median household income
$27,941
Per capita income
$119,950
Median home value
$452
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
6,574
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
481
518
5–9
513
550
10–14
543
628
15–19
621
529
20–24
524
1,043
25–34
1,031
955
35–44
944
1,159
45–54
1,146
618
55–59
611
740
60–64
731
1,102
65–74
1,089
702
75–84
694
139
85+
138
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,854 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,382 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,864 | 24.4% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,331 | 94.6% |
| Two or more races | 592 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
13.9%
$25k–$35k
14.4%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.6% |
| Median income | $52,595 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.7%
$50k–$100k
25.5%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
13.7%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,950 |
| Median rent / month | $452 |
| Owner occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter occupied | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 22.4% |
| Single-family detached | 77.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 19.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% |
| Electricity | 34.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 20.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,421 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 534 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,368 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,198 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,770 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,781 | 40.7% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Married | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
46.1%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
8.7%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 162 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,736 | 52.7% |
| High school | 852 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 978 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Agriculture & mining
16.0%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail trade
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Construction
5.4%
Professional & management
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.1% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 14.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
9.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 29.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 21.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 856 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 17.8% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 20.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,268 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 277 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 77 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 166 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,954 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,877 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 11,240 | 58.5% |
| Foreign born | 77 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 282 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 110 | 31.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,504 | 13.7% |
| French | 2,074 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,701 | 9.3% |
| English | 278 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 231 | 1.3% |
| German | 65 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 87.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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