Zip code 07462 in Vernon Center, New Jersey, is classified as a "White Majority" area with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 82% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has a median income of $92,609, indicating an affluent community. This data serves as a starting point for examining demographic and economic changes over the past decade.

From 2013 to 2022, Vernon Center maintained its "White Majority" status. The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 82% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, rising from 12% in 2013 to 15% in 2016, before settling at 13% in 2022. The black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These changes indicate a gradual trend towards increased diversity, although the area remains in the "Low Diversity" category.

The median income in Vernon Center showed an overall upward trend with fluctuations. It increased from $89,477 in 2013 to $92,609 in 2022, representing a 3.5% increase over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $103,790, followed by a significant drop in 2022. The population decreased from 8,676 in 2013 to 8,112 in 2022, a decline of about 6.5%. The combination of rising incomes and declining population suggests a potential gentrification process.