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Corinth, MS
City in Alcorn County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38834.
Population
14,323
Land area
30.2sq mi
People per sq mi
475
ZIP codes
1
Corinth and its ZIP codes
Corinth at a glance
- Corinth is about 7.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $44,226 a year, 22% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,100 (4% above Mississippi) and median rent is $601 a month.
Local data for Corinth, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools7
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices2
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants103
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Corinth, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,226
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$177,100
Median rent
$601/mo
Homeownership
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,329), German Americans (652), Mexican Americans (453).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alcorn County. PPP loans are for Corinth.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,130
13,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $7,532 per person
How people get to work
Corinth, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corinth, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Corinth, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Corinth
1 in or overlapping Corinth. Population shown
Cities near Corinth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonTown | 4.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Guys, TNTown | 5.7 mi | 11.4 |
| GlenTown | 7.7 mi | 4.7 |
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| Michie, TNTown | 8.4 mi | 5.6 |
| KossuthVillage | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Chewalla, TNCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Ramer, TNCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Eastview, TNTown | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| RienziTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Childers Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Shiloh, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Stantonville, TNTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Counce, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corinth, MS in?
- Corinth is in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Corinth, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Corinth include 38834.
- What is the population of Corinth, MS?
- About 14,323 people live in Corinth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corinth?
- Nearby places include Farmington (4.6 mi), Guys, TN (5.7 mi), Glen (7.7 mi), Biggersville (7.9 mi), Michie, TN (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023