Zip code 38834: Corinth, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38834?

38834 is assigned to Corinth, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38834 in?

38834 is mostly in Alcorn County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38834?

About 27,308 people live in 38834, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38834?

The median household income in 38834 is $50,356.

Q: What zip codes are near 38834?

The closest zip codes to 38834 are 38835, 38393, 38865, 38339, 38367.

Residential delivery areaAlcorn CountyCentral Time

Population

27,308

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$728/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

223 sq mi

122 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38834

38834 is a small-town zip code in Corinth, Mississippi (Alcorn County), covering 223 sq mi of land. About 27,308 people live here, or 122 per square mile. The median resident is 39.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,356 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,700, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $728 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 38834 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate11.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%164th of 403 in MS
Healthcare workers11.6%
78th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%154th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy11.5%
77th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%296th of 397 in MS
Government workers17.5%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%210th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate15.9%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%260th of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482158th of 393 in MS
Residents 65 and older19.6%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%150th of 405 in MS
Median age39.8
56th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6191st of 405 in MS
Residents under 1822%
49th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%252nd of 405 in MS
Population27,308
44th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77921st of 405 in MS
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%204th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%196th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%218th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate63.8%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%307th of 397 in MS
Diversity index34.4
29th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1281st of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher20.4%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%154th of 403 in MS
Foreign-born residents3.5%
21st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%55th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters41.9%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%225th of 377 in MS
Average commute21.2 min
19th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min314th of 393 in MS
Per capita income$29,228
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549153rd of 405 in MS
Population density122/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi88th of 405 in MS
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%121st of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$36,795
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605231st of 403 in MS
Median home value$151,700
10th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800124th of 372 in MS
Median household income$50,356
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447187th of 376 in MS
Median gross rent$728
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954216th of 319 in MS
Work from home3.6%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%194th of 405 in MS
Broadband access79.3%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%204th of 397 in MS

Measure	38834	Alcorn	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Uninsured rateWeakness	11.9%	10.9%	11%	8.4%	80th	164th of 403
Healthcare workers	11.6%	11%	11.1%	9.7%	78th	154th of 405
Housing vacancy	11.5%	11.2%	14.6%	10.1%	77th	296th of 397
Government workers	17.5%	18%	18.5%	14.5%	74th	210th of 405
Poverty rate	15.9%	15.8%	18.9%	12.5%	73rd	260th of 398
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.452	0.482	0.483	72nd	158th of 393
Residents 65 and older	19.6%	19%	17.2%	17.2%	71st	150th of 405
Median age	39.8	40	38.6	38.9	56th	191st of 405
Residents under 18	22%	22.3%	23.3%	22%	49th	252nd of 405
Population	27,308	34,289	2,946,779	334,922,499	44th	21st of 405
Veterans	5.4%	5%	6.8%	6.2%	44th	204th of 405
Self-employed workers	8.7%	8.4%	9.4%	10%	42nd	196th of 405
Unemployment rate	4.4%	4.6%	5.8%	5.2%	41st	218th of 405
Homeownership rate	63.8%	67.8%	70%	65.2%	39th	307th of 397
Diversity index	34.4	35.1	56.1	61.4	29th	281st of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.4%	18.6%	25.1%	35.7%	22nd	154th of 403
Foreign-born residents	3.5%	2.9%	2.4%	14.1%	21st	55th of 405
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.9%	42.2%	51.3%	51.1%	20th	225th of 377
Average commuteStrength	21.2 min	22.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	19th	314th of 393
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,228	$28,486	$31,549	$44,673	17th	153rd of 405
Population density	122/sq mi	86/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	88th of 405
Tech workers	1.1%	1.1%	1.4%	3.8%	15th	121st of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,795	$37,323	$40,605	$49,666	13th	231st of 403
Median home value	$151,700	$142,100	$169,800	$332,700	10th	124th of 372
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,356	$51,260	$56,447	$80,734	9th	187th of 376
Median gross rent	$728	$751	$954	$1,413	4th	216th of 319
Work from home	3.6%	3.3%	5.9%	15.1%	4th	194th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	79.3%	78.8%	84.1%	91%	4th	204th of 397

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.8

Under 18

22%

65 and over

19.6%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black11%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

34.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 11,757
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 61.3%
Married couples: 42.8%
Living alone: 34.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38834

$50,356

Alcorn Co.

$51,260

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,228

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38834

$151,700

Alcorn Co.

$142,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38834

$728

Alcorn Co.

$751

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 13,286
Owner-occupied: 63.8%
Vacant: 11.5%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

46%

20–29

14%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

11%

Management

10%

Production

Education

Construction and repair

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Police and fire

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

12%

Education

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$36,795

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38834	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,203	$74,888
Service	$18,303	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,233	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,506	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,521	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

35%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Households with broadband: 79.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.4%
No internet access: 16.2%
Without health insurance: 11.9%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Corinth
State: Mississippi
County: Alcorn County
Center point: 34.9178° N, 88.5597° W
Land area: 223 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38834 spans 2 counties

Alcorn County99% of land
Tishomingo County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Corinth14% of zip
Farmington3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38834

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38835	Corinth, MS · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
38393	Chewalla, TN · PO box	7.3 mi	—	—	—
38865	Rienzi, MS	9.2 mi	4,860	$55,380	$91,500
38339	Guys, TN	9.6 mi	503	$68,646	$162,500
38367	Ramer, TN	10 mi	2,541	$58,571	$160,200
38846	Glen, MS	11 mi	2,053	$60,078	$159,500
38357	Michie, TN	12 mi	3,516	$56,224	$167,900
38833	Burnsville, MS	14 mi	2,615	$52,917	$142,300
38061	Pocahontas, TN	16 mi	1,138	$38,047	$155,400
38683	Walnut, MS	17 mi	3,952	$39,107	$116,100
38375	Selmer, TN	17 mi	8,475	$53,597	$166,400
38326	Counce, TN	18 mi	2,366	$49,026	$191,900

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Questions about 38834

What city is zip code 38834?

38834 is assigned to Corinth, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38834 in?

38834 is mostly in Alcorn County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38834?

About 27,308 people live in 38834, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38834 in?

38834 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38834?

The median household income in 38834 is $50,356.

What zip codes are near 38834?

The closest zip codes to 38834 are 38835, 38393, 38865, 38339, 38367.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38834, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.