City

Hickory Flat, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,091Population
💰$36,391Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$108,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 168% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 168% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate610 (46.1%)
Some College238 (18%)
Associates182 (13.8%)
Bachelors105 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree177 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 18%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College18.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,391 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$108,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units1,165
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Hickory Flat, MS

Hickory Flat is a city in Mississippi, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,091 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Hickory Flat is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,391 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hickory Flat is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hickory Flat is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.88%).

Hickory Flat, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Hickory Flat
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38633 2,091 $36,391 $108,800 $728 13.1% 21.3% 65.2%