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ZIP Code 38834
Kossuth, MS, Alcorn County
Population
27,308
Land area
223sq mi
People per sq mi
122
City
Kossuth
ZIP 38834 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38834 at a glance
- ZIP 38834 (Kossuth) is 95% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,356, 11% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,700 (11% below Mississippi) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38834
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices2
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants109
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38834, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,356
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$151,700
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
21.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
708
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,139
$436M annual payroll
PPP loans
$57.94M
1,197 loans
Campaign donations
$74.01K
0% D, 57% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38834, 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 38834, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 38834
ZIP codes near 38834
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 38865Rienzi | 8.5 mi | 118.6 |
| 38367Ramer | 11 mi | 76.7 |
| 38339Guys | 12 mi | 19.8 |
| 38683Chalybeate | 12 mi | 134.3 |
| 38846Glen | 13 mi | 34.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38834?
- ZIP code 38834 is in Kossuth, MS (Alcorn County).
- What county is ZIP code 38834 in?
- ZIP code 38834 is mostly in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38834?
- About 27,308 people live in the 38834 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.