PlainZIP

Corinth, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38834

Alcorn County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,133
52/sq mi
$50,356
Median income
$151,700
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corinth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38834 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi, with 29,133 residents across 565.7 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38834 reports a modest median household income of $50,356 (4% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,228. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $151,700 (13% above the state average), median rent at $728 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 38834, plus 2 more within Alcorn County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 38834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corinth, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38834.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38834, Corinth, 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

29,133

Population

565.7

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38834?

39.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 11.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$50,356

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$29,228

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38834 ranks nationally

Corinth, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,356 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,286

Total Housing Units

11,757

Occupied Units

1,529

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$151,700

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$728

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38834 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 151
2021 +9.4% 165
2022 +18.6% 195
2023 +8.2% 211
2024 +6.1% 224

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 708 business establishments in ZIP 38834, employing approximately 10,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,552,000.

708

Businesses

10,139

Employees

$435.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 167 23.6%
Health care and social assistance 96 13.6%
Finance and insurance 71 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 70 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 65 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 6.4%
Construction 37 5.2%
Wholesale trade 33 4.7%
Manufacturing 24 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 2.5%
Information 13 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 0.8%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.6%

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 38834 vs 38865 →

ZIP 38834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38834 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38834 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38834 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38865 Rienzi, MS 4,698 9.2 mi
38339 Guys, TN 637 9.9 mi
38367 Ramer, TN 2,843 10.2 mi
38357 Michie, TN 2,757 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alcorn County

38865 standard
Rienzi, MS
Pop: 4,698
38846 standard
Glen, MS
Pop: 2,446

Related Areas

Alcorn County Corinth, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38834 in? ▼
ZIP code 38834 (Corinth) is located in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Alcorn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alcorn-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38834? ▼
ZIP code 38834 in Corinth, MS has a population of 29,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38834? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38834 is $50,356, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38834? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38834 is $151,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38834? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38834 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38834? ▼
ZIP code 38834 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 10,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38834? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38834 are: Retail trade (167), Health care and social assistance (96), Finance and insurance (71). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38834? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38834 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38834? ▼
In ZIP code 38834, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38834? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38834 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38834? ▼
In ZIP code 38834, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38834? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38834 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.