Fulton, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38843
Itawamba County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,467
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fulton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38843 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38843 (Fulton, MS) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.2 in 2023 to 206.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38843 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi, home to 11,467 residents across 511.9 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38843 reports a modest median household income of $56,028 (7% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,845. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $150,200 (12% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $779; 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Itawamba County, so 38843 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 38843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fulton, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38843.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38843, Fulton, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,467
Population
511.9
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38843?
36.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,028
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$29,845
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38843 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Fulton, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,028 Top 40% higher than 60% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,221housing units
5,221
Total Housing Units
4,661
Occupied Units
560
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,200
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$779
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38843 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 158 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 171 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 193 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 209 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 206 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 261 business establishments in ZIP 38843, employing approximately 3,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,628,000.
261
Businesses
3,400
Employees
$138.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 15 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38843 vs 38855 →
ZIP 38843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38843
Fulton (38843)
11,467 residents
- 38855
Mantachie (38855)
4,602 residents
- 38847 3,501
Golden (38847)
3,501 residents
- 38876 1,322
Tremont (38876)
1,322 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38843 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38855
Mantachie (38855)
$68,307 median income
- 38843
Fulton (38843)
$56,028 median income
- 38847
Golden (38847)
$50,353 median income
- 38876
Tremont (38876)
$37,462 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38843 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38843, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,467 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38843 in?
ZIP code 38843 (Fulton) is located in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Itawamba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/itawamba-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38843?
ZIP code 38843 in Fulton, MS has a population of 11,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38843?
The median household income in ZIP 38843 is $56,028, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38843?
The median home value in ZIP 38843 is $150,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38843 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38843?
ZIP code 38843 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 3,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38843 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (40), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38843?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38843 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38843?
In ZIP code 38843, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38843 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38843?
In ZIP code 38843, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38843 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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