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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
$35,379
Median income
$142,000
Median home value
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th 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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $22,679. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.4%. On housing, the median home value is $142,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $464 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Panola County, so you can benchmark 38619 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38619?

48.2

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 56.5%
African American 40.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$22,679

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38619 ranks nationally

Como, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,379 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,512

Total Housing Units

1,817

Occupied Units

695

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$142,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38619 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38619 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38668 Senatobia, MS 14,462 7.3 mi
38666 Sardis, MS 6,915 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Panola County

38606 standard
Batesville, MS
Pop: 16,127
38666 standard
Sardis, MS
Pop: 6,915
38620 standard
Courtland, MS
Pop: 3,375
38658 standard
Pope, MS
Pop: 2,074
38621 standard
Crenshaw, MS
Pop: 1,910

Related Areas

Panola County Como, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.