City

Corinth, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Alcorn County  ·  Mississippi

👥27,146Population
💰$50,125Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$139,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black11.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma138 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,987 (30.7%)
Some College2,732 (16.8%)
Associates2,922 (18%)
Bachelors1,587 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,867 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College16.8%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,125 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$139,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units13,211
Vacant Units1,650

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Corinth, MS

Corinth is a city in Mississippi, located in Alcorn County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,146 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Corinth is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,125 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Corinth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corinth is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.55%).

Corinth, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Corinth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38834 27,146 $50,125 $139,300 $730 5.4% 33.6% 62.2%

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