38843 ZIP Code — Fulton, MS

Itawamba County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38843 is located in Fulton, Mississippi, within Itawamba County. It covers approximately 195.70 square miles and serves a population of 11,463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38843

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,083. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 38843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,463

population

195.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fulton	Acceptable
Fulton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38855 Mantachie (7.6 mi) 38876 Tremont (8.2 mi) 38857 Mooreville (11.7 mi) 38847 Golden (12.1 mi) 38856 Marietta (14.9 mi) 38870 Smithville (15.3 mi) 38858 Nettleton (15.4 mi) 38862 Plantersville (16.1 mi) 38804 Tupelo (16.7 mi) 38866 Saltillo (17.8 mi) 35593 Vina (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,463
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	195.70 sq mi
Water area	5.30 sq mi
Latitude	34.2758
Longitude	-88.3784
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	53.3%	50.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	32.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	15.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,463

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$52,083

Median household income

$28,004

Per capita income

$132,500

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

3,963

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

186

Under 5

194

333

5–9

348

385

10–14

402

574

15–19

600

393

20–24

412

669

25–34

700

519

35–44

542

737

45–54

771

399

55–59

417

355

60–64

371

598

65–74

626

272

75–84

285

183

85+

192

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,104	18.4%
18 and over	9,359	81.6%
65 and over	2,156	18.8%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Black or African American 11.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,633	83.6%
Black or African American	1,334	11.6%
Two or more races	377	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	62	0.5%
Asian	49	0.4%
Other race	44	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	50.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	32.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	15.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$52,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,500
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	52.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,961	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	267	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	515	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,478	35.0%
Households with children under 18	1,055	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,486	35.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	25.9%
Married	46.2%	39.6%
Separated	0.1%	2.4%
Widowed	2.3%	13.2%
Divorced	13.4%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	254	8.6%
Kindergarten	149	5.0%
Elementary school	983	33.1%
High school	288	9.7%
College / grad school	1,295	43.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Retail trade 15.0%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 13.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	648	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,083	96.7%
Spanish	30	0.3%
Other Indo-European	30	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,352	99.0%
Born in same state	11,336	98.9%
Born in different state	9,017	78.7%
Foreign born	16	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	111	1.0%
Not a US citizen	62	55.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,142	10%
French	1,117	9.7%
Italian	830	7.2%
English	77	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	21	0.2%
Polish	10	0.1%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38843

What city is ZIP code 38843 in?

ZIP code 38843 is primarily assigned to Fulton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38843 in?

ZIP code 38843 falls within Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38843 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38843?

The median home value in ZIP code 38843 is $132,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 38843?

ZIP code 38843 has an estimated population of 11,463 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38843?

The median household income in ZIP code 38843 is $52,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38843 in?

ZIP code 38843 observes the CST timezone.