38879 ZIP Code — Verona, MS
Lee County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38879 is located in Verona, Mississippi, within Lee County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 56 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
56
population
0.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38879 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38879
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Verona | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56 |
| Population density | 467 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1886 |
| Longitude | -88.7107 |
| 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 | 46.4% | 47.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 53.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
56
Population
467
People per sq mi
71.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$39,516
Per capita income
$68,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
42
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9
55–59
3
23
65–74
8
11
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 56 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 44 | 78.6% |
| Median age | 71.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
73.2%
White
26.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 73.2% |
| White | 15 | 26.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.4% | 47.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 53.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
$15k–$25k
35.7%
$25k–$35k
26.2%
$100k–$150k
38.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 35.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 26.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 38.1% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.6%
$50k–$100k
64.3%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $68,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 66.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 33.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 71.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 38.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 26 | 61.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 71.4% |
| Average household size | 1.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 38.1% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 26.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 35.7% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
21.4%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college, no degree
48.2%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 100.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 33.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.8% |
| High blood pressure | 45.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.6% |
| Binge drinking | 12.0% |
| No physical activity | 37.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 26.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.0% |
| Visited dentist | 43.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 28.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 33.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 41.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.9% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 56 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 41 | 73.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 75.0% |
| Internet access | 45.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38879
What city is ZIP code 38879 in?
ZIP code 38879 is primarily assigned to Verona, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38879 in?
ZIP code 38879 falls within Lee County, Mississippi.
Does ZIP code 38879 have an older population?
79% of residents in ZIP code 38879 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 38879 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 38879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 38879 have a large veteran population?
34% of civilians in ZIP code 38879 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38879?
The median home value in ZIP code 38879 is $68,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 38879 in?
ZIP code 38879 observes the CST timezone.