PlainZIP

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
$56,028
Median income
$150,200
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fulton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th 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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,845. Poverty here runs at 15.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $150,200 (12% above the state average), median rent at $779 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.1%.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Itawamba County, so you can benchmark 38843 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 38843?

36.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$29,845

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38843 ranks nationally

Fulton, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,028 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,221

Total Housing Units

4,661

Occupied Units

560

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$150,200

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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

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ZIP 38843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38843 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38855 Mantachie, MS 4,602 7.6 mi
38876 Tremont, MS 1,322 8.9 mi
38847 Golden, MS 3,501 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Itawamba County

38824 standard
Baldwyn, MS
Pop: 7,832
38855 standard
Mantachie, MS
Pop: 4,602
38847 standard
Golden, MS
Pop: 3,501
38856 standard
Marietta, MS
Pop: 1,788
38876 standard
Tremont, MS
Pop: 1,322

Related Areas

Itawamba County Fulton, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.