ZIP Code 38943

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Mc Carley · Carroll County · Mississippi

Population
526

8/sq mi

Median income
$43,242

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$120,800

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 59.9

Land area
69.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38943 in Mc Carley, Mississippi has a population of 526. The median household income is $43,242, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $120,800, 57% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38943 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.2 square miles in Mc Carley, Carroll County, Mississippi. The area is home to 526 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 38943 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38943 sits at $43,242 (18% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,915. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $120,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38943 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38943 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 →

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 38943, Mc Carley, 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

526

Population

69.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38943?

59.9

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.0%
African American 27.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,242

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$24,915

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

442

Total Housing Units

403

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$120,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 38943, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,000.

6

Businesses

19

Employees

$407K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38943 vs 38947 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38947 North Carrollton, MS 445 3.3 mi
38917 Carrollton, MS 3,258 6.8 mi
38967 Winona, MS 7,755 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38943 in?
ZIP code 38943 (Mc Carley) is located in Carroll County, Mississippi. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38943?
ZIP code 38943 in Mc Carley, MS has a population of 526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38943?
The median household income in ZIP 38943 is $43,242, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38943?
The median home value in ZIP 38943 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38943 is White at 73.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38943?
ZIP code 38943 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38943?
In ZIP code 38943, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38943 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mc Carley, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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