Vernon Wisconsin Map

About Vernon, Wisconsin

Vernon is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,481. The population density is 96.2 people per km². Vernon is located at 42.9036°N, 88.2523°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53149.

Vernon unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate hand of glaciers, its rolling terrain a testament to ancient ice flows that sculpted Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine region. It lies 5.7 miles west of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 269°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Waukesha. Here, a mosaic of agricultural fields, their crops painting broad strokes of green and gold under an expansive sky, gives way to the hushed depths of woodlands, where the air hangs cool and faintly scented with pine and damp earth. Interspersed are pockets of wetland, mirroring the sky with their still waters, and the occasional glint of a meandering creek, its shallow currents whispering secrets to the reeds lining its banks. The character of Vernon is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land itself dictates a measured pace, and the changing seasons imbue each day with a distinct, almost palpable texture. The history of Vernon is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of those who have worked it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community rooted in agriculture, a legacy that continues to define the local economy even as newer enterprises emerge. The landscape bears the imprint of generations of farmers, their fields and farmsteads a familiar sight, while the nearby streams and wetlands hint at a past connected to water-powered mills and early industry. Today, Vernon’s distinctiveness lies in its harmonious blend of rural charm and burgeoning economic activity, a place where the echoes of its agricultural heritage resonate alongside the hum of contemporary life, creating a unique rhythm for its residents.

About This Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.903625, -88.252314. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vernon and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Vernon includes the ZIP code (53189), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Mukwonago School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.