ZIP Code 38834 Demographics

Alcorn County, Mississippi  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 38834 compared to county averages.

Total Population

27,521

↓ 20.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$48,031

↑ +0.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$134,100

↑ +6.6% vs county

Median Age

40.2 yrs

↓ +0.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.4%

↓ +0.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 38834 compares to Alcorn County and Mississippi overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 38834 $48k Alcorn $48k Mississippi $53k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 38834 $134k Alcorn $126k Mississippi $151k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

62.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$699

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 38834 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$134,100
Down Payment (20%)$26,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$851P&I: $678 | Tax: $134 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$699
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $152/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 38834, sorted by distance.

38339 9.8 mi away mcnairy county 38846 10.6 mi away alcorn county 38357 12.3 mi away mcnairy county 38833 13.8 mi away tishomingo county 38376 16.9 mi away hardin county 38326 18.4 mi away hardin county 35616 33.2 mi away colbert county

About Alcorn County

Alcorn County is located in Mississippi and has a total population of 34,717. The county's median household income is $47,716 and median home value is $125,800. ZIP code 38834 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Alcorn County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.