Verona, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38879
Lee County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 785
- 256/sq mi High-density area
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Verona has 785 residents, placing it in the 26th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 256 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 38879 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 38879 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Verona, Lee County, Mississippi, home to just 785 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 256 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 38879, but per-capita income is $31,361. The poverty rate is 35.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 38879 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 38879
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verona, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38879.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 38879, Verona, 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
785
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
256
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38879?
70.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$31,361
Per Capita Income
35.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
47housing units
47
Total Housing Units
47
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 38879, employing approximately 1,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,967,000.
50
Businesses
1,707
Employees
$87.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11 | 22.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.0% |
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 38879 vs 38801 →
ZIP 38879 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38801
Tupelo (38801)
29,871 residents
- 38804
Tupelo (38804)
17,285 residents
- 38868 5,481
Shannon (38868)
5,481 residents
- 38826 4,703
Belden (38826)
4,703 residents
- 38857 3,252
Mooreville (38857)
3,252 residents
- 38862 2,731
Plantersville (38862)
2,731 residents
- 38879 785
Verona (38879)
785 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38879 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
More ZIP Codes in Lee County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38879 in?
ZIP code 38879 (Verona) is located in Lee County, Mississippi. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38879?
ZIP code 38879 in Verona, MS has a population of 785 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38879?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38879 is African American at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38879?
ZIP code 38879 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 1,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38879?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38879 are: Manufacturing (11), Wholesale trade (7), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38879?
In ZIP code 38879, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38879?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38879 is 35.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 38879's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 38879 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Verona, MS ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.