Como, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38619
Panola County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,004
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Como pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38619 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38619 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Como, Panola County, Mississippi, home to 5,004 residents across 354.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38619 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,379 (33% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,679. Unemployment is 13.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $142,000 (6% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $464; 63.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Panola County, so 38619 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 38619
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Como, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38619.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38619, Como, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,004
Population
354.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38619?
48.2
Median Age
58.3%
Male
41.7%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$35,379
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$22,679
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38619 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Como, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$35,379 14th percentile higher than 14% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,512housing units
2,512
Total Housing Units
1,817
Occupied Units
695
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,000
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$464
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 38619, employing approximately 332 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,071,000.
41
Businesses
332
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 26.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38619 vs 38668 →
ZIP 38619 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38668
Senatobia (38668)
14,462 residents
- 38666
Sardis (38666)
6,915 residents
- 38619 5,004
Como (38619)
5,004 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38619 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38619 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38668
Senatobia (38668)
$71,827 median income
- 38666
Sardis (38666)
$36,892 median income
- 38619
Como (38619)
$35,379 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38619 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38619, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,004 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38619 in?
ZIP code 38619 (Como) is located in Panola County, Mississippi. Panola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/panola-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38619?
ZIP code 38619 in Como, MS has a population of 5,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38619?
The median household income in ZIP 38619 is $35,379, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38619?
The median home value in ZIP 38619 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38619?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38619 is White at 56.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38619?
ZIP code 38619 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38619?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38619 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38619?
In ZIP code 38619, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38619?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38619 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38619?
In ZIP code 38619, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38619?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38619 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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