38917 ZIP Code — Carrollton, MS

Carroll County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38917 is located in Carrollton, Mississippi, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 167.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38917

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,934. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38917 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,644

population

167.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrollton	Acceptable
Carrollton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38943 Mc Carley (8 mi) 38930 Greenwood (8.3 mi) 38923 Coila (11.5 mi) 38967 Winona (14.3 mi) 38954 Sidon (14.4 mi) 38940 Holcomb (15 mi) 38925 Duck Hill (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,644
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	167.68 sq mi
Water area	3.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.5330
Longitude	-89.9835
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	58.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,644

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$65,934

Median household income

$35,330

Per capita income

$102,100

Median home value

$855

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

1,315

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

135

10–14

133

176

15–19

173

156

20–24

153

187

25–34

184

222

35–44

218

228

45–54

223

55–59

112

60–64

110

169

65–74

166

119

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	849	23.3%
18 and over	2,795	76.7%
65 and over	730	20.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 34.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,371	65.1%
Black or African American	1,273	34.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	58.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	53.3%	33.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$65,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,100
Median rent / month	$855
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.5%
Electricity	31.0%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	587	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	78	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	180	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	398	32.0%
Households with children under 18	337	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	467	37.6%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	38.9%
Married	45.2%	38.0%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	0.6%	9.0%
Divorced	17.8%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	4.3%
Kindergarten	13	1.6%
Elementary school	334	40.3%
High school	332	40.1%
College / grad school	113	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Public administration 12.7%

Other services 9.3%

Construction 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Professional & management 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	31.3%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,482	95.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,644	100.0%
Born in same state	3,644	100.0%
Born in different state	3,295	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	497	13.6%
French	366	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	79.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38917

What city is ZIP code 38917 in?

ZIP code 38917 is primarily assigned to Carrollton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38917 in?

ZIP code 38917 falls within Carroll County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38917 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 38917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38917?

15% of residents in ZIP code 38917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38917?

The median home value in ZIP code 38917 is $102,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 38917?

ZIP code 38917 has an estimated population of 3,644 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38917 in?

ZIP code 38917 observes the CST timezone.