ZIP Code 38843
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Fulton · Itawamba County · Mississippi
- Population
- 11,467
- Median income
- $56,028
- Median home value
- $150,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.1%
- Land area
- 511.9 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 36
Chicago
ZIP code 38843 in Fulton, Mississippi has a population of 11,467. The median household income is $56,028, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $150,200, 46% below the US average. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38843 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 511.9 square miles in Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi. The area is home to 11,467 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38843 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38843 sits at $56,028 (7% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,845. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $150,200 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $779 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38843 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 38843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,845
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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