Corinth, MS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 38601 serves a portion of Corinth, Mississippi, within Alcorn County. This community is home to approximately 32,146 residents, with a median age of 32.7 years. The median household income of $48,376 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $357,982 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 75% owner-occupied and 25% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Corinth is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 43% and an unemployment rate of 9.7%, 38601 reflects the economic character of Alcorn County in Mississippi.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 32,146 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,218 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $48,376 | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $357,982 | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | ↑ 149% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.2% | ↓ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 43% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.7 yrs | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,358 | — |