38843 ZIP Code
Fulton, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38843 |
| City/Town: | Fulton |
| County: | Itawamba |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,463 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,083 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,438 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,958 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,500 |
| Land Area: | 195.7 sq miles
506.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2621, -88.3763 |
Population Information (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,463 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,603 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,860 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 380 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 681 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 787 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,174 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 805 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,369 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,061 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,508 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 816 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 726 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,224 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 557 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 375 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $784 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,958 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,221 | 85.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 737 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,226 | 76.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 995 | 23.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,636 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 284 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 584 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,533 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,142 | 28.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 669 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 754 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 670 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,083 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,795 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,591 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,438 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,047 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,826 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 221 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,428 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,861 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 746 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,633 | 84.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,334 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 49 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 44 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 377 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 62 | 0.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 105 | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 103 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38843 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 243 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 291 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 474 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 497 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 568 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 603 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 544 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 826 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 110 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 65 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38843 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,161 | 86.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 232 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 31 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 227 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38843 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 401 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 947 | 19.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 170 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 726 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 135 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 180 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 446 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,254 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 165 | 3.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 126 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 113 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,106 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,111 | 62.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,206 | 36.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,054 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38843 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,837 | 67.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,684 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 993 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 117 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 71 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 392 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38843 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,920 | 79.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 76 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 12 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 22 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 60 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 147 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 615 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38843 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 482 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 490 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 787 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 744 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 824 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 612 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 456 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 230 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 333 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38843 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 229 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 927 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,052 | 61.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 601 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 138 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38843 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,543 | 36.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 436 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,222 | 52.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38843 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 190 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,071 | 25.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,010 | 47.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 950 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38843 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 406 | 12.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 600 | 18.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 889 | 27.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 404 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 528 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 247 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 152 | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,080 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $350 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $784 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,221 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,961 | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 497 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 515 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,478 | 35.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,055 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,486 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38843 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,653 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,767 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,152 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 105 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 624 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,287 | 27.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38843 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,969 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 254 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 149 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 983 | 33.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 288 | 9.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,295 | 43.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,359 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 648 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,160 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,753 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 182 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 959 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 612 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38843 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,966 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,380 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 340 | 24.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,034 | 74.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 80 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,352 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 16 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 111 | 693.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 111 | 693.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 111 | 693.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 77 | 481.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 37.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 112.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38843 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,083 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,914 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 169 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 147 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38843 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,221 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,759 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Fulton, MS38843