Hickory Flat, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38633
Benton County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,590
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $33,029
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hickory Flat pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38633 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38633 covers 259.0 square miles in Hickory Flat, Benton County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,590 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38633 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,029 (37% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,808. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,200 (21% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $724; owner occupancy is 57.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Benton County, so 38633 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 →
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 38633, Hickory Flat, 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
2,590
Population
259.0
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38633?
40.5
Median Age
40.0%
Male
60.0%
Female
1.9%
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?
$33,029
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$20,808
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38633 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Hickory Flat, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$33,029 11th percentile higher than 11% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,270housing units
1,270
Total Housing Units
1,017
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$724
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 38633, employing approximately 594 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,763,000.
16
Businesses
594
Employees
$27.8M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 37.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 18.8% |
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 38633 vs 38659 →
ZIP 38633 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38650
Myrtle (38650)
3,881 residents
- 38659
Potts Camp (38659)
2,841 residents
- 38633
Hickory Flat (38633)
2,590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38633 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38633 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38650
Myrtle (38650)
$65,000 median income
- 38659
Potts Camp (38659)
$39,593 median income
- 38633
Hickory Flat (38633)
$33,029 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38633 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38633, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,590 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38633 in?
ZIP code 38633 (Hickory Flat) is located in Benton County, Mississippi. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38633?
ZIP code 38633 in Hickory Flat, MS has a population of 2,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38633?
The median household income in ZIP 38633 is $33,029, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38633?
The median home value in ZIP 38633 is $106,200, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38633?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38633 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38633?
ZIP code 38633 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 594 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38633?
In ZIP code 38633, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38633?
In ZIP code 38633, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38633?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38633 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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