| City: | Verona, Mississippi |
| County: | Lee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:24:55 AM |
| Population: | 118 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.1886, -88.7107 |
| Land Area: | 0.119 sq mi |
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Verona is a tiny Lee County community with just 118 residents, but its post office tells a different story. With 474 PO Boxes serving only 43 local households, the adoption rate of 11x points to significant regional service. This is a PO Box Only Zone where no alternative mail delivery exists.
The numbers reveal an industrial employment center. Fifty-four business establishments employ 1,854 workers in this small town, meaning more than 15 times as many people work here as live here. Raymond Avenue dominates the postal records with 134 addresses, many designated as units within what appears to be a commercial or industrial complex. Midway Industrial Park appears in the street data, confirming the employment center character.
Verona sits within the Tupelo metro area, and its ZIP (38879) is geographically enclosed by Tupelo's 38801 ZIP code. The town lacks its own defined postal territory, operating from a point location. Nearby neighborhoods in Tupelo include Southern Heights (1.2 miles), Haven Acres (2.1 miles), and Lee Acres (2.7 miles). Workers commuting to Verona's employers likely pick up mail at this post office.
The residential population is predominantly African American, with 100 of 118 residents (85%) identifying as Black. Median age sits at 37 years, and per capita income reaches $47,527. Half of the housing stock dates to before 1939, with a median home value of $108,000. The mix of urban and rural carrier routes (two city routes and two rural routes) serves the broader Lee County area through this small-town post office.
Raymond Avenue's 134 unit-designated records signal industrial or commercial development. Main Street and numbered streets reflect a traditional small-town layout.
ZIP Code 38879 has 118 residents and 43 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 37.0 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 33.9% male and 66.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (84.7%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (6.8%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (36.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 118Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 37Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 991.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.74Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 10.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 715 | 671 | 526 | 634 | 882 | 772 | 638 | 661 | 786 | 888 | 58 | 56 | 37 |
| Decennial Census | 785 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 118 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37
Male Median Age: 32.5
Female Median Age: 42.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 8 | 6.72% |
| Black: | 100 | 84.03% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 3.36% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 4.20% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 40 | 33.90% | 32.5 years |
| Females: | 78 | 66.10% | 42.3 years |
| Total: | 118 | 100% | 37.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 37 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($54,915), is down $25,169 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,779. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($40,668), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 37.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,169 | $21,652 | $20,868 | $27,536 | $22,435 | $21,480 | $21,500 | $22,180 | $21,779 | $65,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $27,328 | $25,500 | $28,266 | $29,628 | $29,183 | $30,656 | $33,792 | $35,724 | $38,021 | $68,567 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,802 | $21,295 | $20,208 | $20,257 | $20,927 | $20,827 | $16,758 | $18,906 | $17,143 | $15,588 | $19,286 | $19,583 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,167 | $26,250 | $25,341 | $22,284 | $21,201 | $21,268 | $23,125 | $21,733 | $0 | $40,142 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,656 | $17,043 | $17,122 | $18,974 | $19,167 | $19,432 | $25,683 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 14 | 37.84% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 62.16% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 14 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $108,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $7,100 (6.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($923), is down $512 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $647. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,100 | $111,000 | $106,400 | $108,600 | $106,500 | $0 | $86,000 | $85,300 | $0 | $152,200 | $68,000 | $68,200 | $108,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $512 | $511 | $477 | $530 | $593 | $571 | $644 | $661 | $647 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8 | 32.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 17 | 68.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.60%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (14.30%), down 51.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 34.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 15 | 40.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 59.46% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 29 | 43.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 37 | 56.06% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 66 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 51.1% | 47.0% | 48.7% | 37.7% | 43.6% | 27.7% | 35.3% | 25.5% | 34.2% | 21.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 38879 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 50 business establishments, employing about 1,707 people with an annual payroll of $86,967,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 530Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 50Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $21,555,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $86,967,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,707Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 38879 is located in Lee County, Mississippi, within the Tupelo, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46180) and Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 132,079 people, about 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 38879. It covers 0.119 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tupelo, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 132,079Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.119 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10572.8 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2876560Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Verona city; MississippiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 38879 is in the Lee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.