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ZIP Code 38683
Chalybeate, MS, Alcorn County
Population
3,952
Land area
134.3sq mi
People per sq mi
29
City
Chalybeate
ZIP 38683 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38683 at a glance
- ZIP 38683 (Chalybeate) is 53% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,107, 31% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,100 (32% below Mississippi) and median rent is $547 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38683
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38683, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,107
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$547/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
26.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
50
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
806
$43.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.9M
108 loans
Campaign donations
$138
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38683, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38683, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38683?
- ZIP code 38683 is in Chalybeate, MS (Alcorn County).
- What county is ZIP code 38683 in?
- ZIP code 38683 is mostly in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38683?
- About 3,952 people live in the 38683 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.