38619 ZIP Code — Como, MS

Panola County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38619 is located in Como, Mississippi, within Panola County. It covers approximately 142.78 square miles and serves a population of 6,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38619

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $32,039. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38619 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,037

population

142.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38619 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38619

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38619. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Como	Acceptable
Como	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38666 Sardis (7.9 mi) 38668 Senatobia (9.1 mi) 38606 Batesville (14.3 mi) 38618 Coldwater (16.5 mi) 38601 Abbeville (18.3 mi) 38620 Courtland (18.5 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (19.2 mi) 38673 Taylor (19.4 mi) 38665 Sarah (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,037
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	142.78 sq mi
Water area	21.48 sq mi
Latitude	34.4917
Longitude	-89.8451
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.1%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,037

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$32,039

Median household income

$17,003

Per capita income

$79,000

Median home value

$606

Median monthly rent

60.9%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

1,970

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

237

5–9

193

253

10–14

206

200

15–19

163

189

20–24

154

361

25–34

292

345

35–44

279

514

45–54

417

162

55–59

131

337

60–64

274

459

65–74

372

150

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,221	20.2%
18 and over	4,816	79.8%
65 and over	1,159	19.2%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.6%

White 47.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,052	50.6%
White	2,870	47.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	109	1.8%
Two or more races	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.1%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 24.2%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	24.2%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
Median income	$32,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,000
Median rent / month	$606
Owner occupied	60.9%
Renter occupied	39.1%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	58.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	38.4%
Propane / LP gas	48.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	959	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	533	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	585	27.6%
Households with children under 18	568	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	897	42.3%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	25.1%
Married	35.8%	45.3%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%
Widowed	5.2%	11.8%
Divorced	19.3%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 22.4%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	3.5%
Kindergarten	78	5.6%
Elementary school	820	58.8%
High school	199	14.3%
College / grad school	248	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 14.9%

Finance & real estate 14.2%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Professional & management 5.2%

Retail trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.8%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	32.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 38.1%

18 and over 26.2%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.7%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	348	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,866	97.2%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,912	97.9%
Born in same state	5,903	97.8%
Born in different state	3,892	64.5%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	125	2.1%
Not a US citizen	125	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	340	5.6%
Arab	246	4.1%
Italian	241	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.7%
Polish	13	0.2%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	85.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38619

What city is ZIP code 38619 in?

ZIP code 38619 is primarily assigned to Como, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38619 in?

ZIP code 38619 falls within Panola County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38619 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 38619 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38619?

29% of residents in ZIP code 38619 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38619?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38619?

Health data for ZIP code 38619 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38619 in?

ZIP code 38619 observes the CST timezone.