38633 ZIP Code — Hickory Flat, MS

Benton County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38633 is located in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, within Benton County. It covers approximately 100.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38633

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 38633 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,624

population

100.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38633 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38633

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38633. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory Flat	Acceptable
Hickory Flat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38610 Blue Mountain (9.1 mi) 38659 Potts Camp (9.4 mi) 38650 Myrtle (9.7 mi) 38603 Ashland (12.1 mi) 38627 Etta (14.5 mi) 38652 New Albany (15.9 mi) 38663 Ripley (16.9 mi) 38685 Waterford (18.1 mi) 38629 Falkner (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,624
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	100.13 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	34.6480
Longitude	-89.1934
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,624

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$20,894

Per capita income

$90,000

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

880

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

169

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

107

154

25–34

182

158

35–44

187

173

45–54

205

55–59

101

60–64

120

133

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	638	24.3%
18 and over	1,986	75.7%
65 and over	359	13.7%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Black or African American 4.1%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,420	92%
Black or African American	108	4.1%
Two or more races	89	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	10.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.0%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.5%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,000
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	38.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.9%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	102	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	157	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	232	22.2%
Households with children under 18	263	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	27.8%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	15.0%
Married	56.0%	58.5%
Separated	0.3%	3.9%
Widowed	11.9%	8.6%
Divorced	6.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	5.2%
Kindergarten	16	4.1%
Elementary school	244	62.9%
High school	62	16.0%
College / grad school	46	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.8%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Construction 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.8%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	24.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,312	88.1%
Spanish	30	1.3%
Other Indo-European	18	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,583	98.4%
Born in same state	2,583	98.4%
Born in different state	1,444	55.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.6%
Not a US citizen	40	97.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	484	18.4%
Italian	400	15.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	6.3%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	88.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38633

What city is ZIP code 38633 in?

ZIP code 38633 is primarily assigned to Hickory Flat, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38633 in?

ZIP code 38633 falls within Benton County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38633?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38633?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38633 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38633 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 38633 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38633?

The median home value in ZIP code 38633 is $90,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38633 in?

ZIP code 38633 observes the CST timezone.