Corinth Mississippi Map

About Corinth, Mississippi

Corinth is a locality in Perry County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 14,622. The population density is 187.2 people per km². Corinth is located at 34.9484°N, 88.5136°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Corinth is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 39465, 38834.

Corinth occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Hood Branch, which carves a modest path through the earth just a short distance from the center of the settlement. It lies 7.1 miles east of Petal, MS (from Petal, MS: bearing 92°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east of Hattiesburg. The surrounding terrain rises into modest, wooded elevations that offer a sense of quiet containment, while the basin known as Grantham Bay sits only two miles away, collecting the drainage of these gentle slopes. A traveler moving through the perimeter might spot the verdant expanse of Petal City Park six miles out, or catch a glimpse of the light refracting off the surface of Dogwood Lake, located eleven miles from the primary thoroughfares. The atmosphere here possesses a particular clarity, especially as the sun begins to descend, casting long, amber shadows that soften the edges of the heavy, humid air and illuminate the dense, tangled greenery that thrives in the moisture of the lowlands.

Corinth emerged from the intersection of vital transit lines, a logistical necessity that transformed the locality into a focal point for movement and trade long before the modern era. The economy remains tethered to this legacy of connectivity, drawing strength from the steady pulse of rail and road that move goods through the hinterlands. While the echoes of past conflicts are still felt in the deliberate pace of the streets, the current rhythm is dictated by the modest industry of the residents and the seasonal demands of the surrounding fields. Life in Corinth moves with a patient, deliberate cadence, where the weight of history is not a burden but a subtle gravity, grounding the daily activities of commerce and community in a landscape that has witnessed the slow, inevitable unfolding of generations.

About This Corinth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corinth, Mississippi. Coordinates: 34.948353, -88.513618. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Corinth includes the ZIP code (39465, 38834), telephone area code (601, 662), county seat of Perry County (New Augusta), and school district assignment (Corinth School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.