ZIP code 38843
Where is ZIP code 38843?
Fulton, Mississippi
Itawamba County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38843 belongs to Fulton, Mississippi in Itawamba County. 38843 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 12,303 people live in the 38843 area, where the median household income is $56,028. The closest ZIP codes are 38855 (Mantachie, 7.3 mi northwest), 38876 (Tremont, 8.5 mi east) and 38857 (Mooreville, 12.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 38843 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fulton |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Itawamba County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.2745, -88.3793 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38843
| Population | 12,303 · higher than 80% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 63 · higher than 68% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36 years · lower than 73% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $56,028 · higher than 61% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,845 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $150,200 · higher than 66% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $779 a month |
| Housing units | 5,221 |
| Households | 4,661 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 195.7 sq mi (plus 5.3 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38843. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38843
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38855 | Mantachie, MS | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 38876 | Tremont, MS | 8.5 mi E | Standard |
| 38857 | Mooreville, MS | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 38870 | Smithville, MS | 14.5 mi S | Standard |
| 38862 | Plantersville, MS | 15.4 mi W | Standard |
| 38856 | Marietta, MS | 16.2 mi N | Standard |
| 38804 | Tupelo, MS | 16.7 mi W | Standard |
| 38859 | New Site, MS | 17.8 mi N | Standard |
| 38866 | Saltillo, MS | 18.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 38847 | Golden, MS | 18.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 38827 | Belmont, MS | 18.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 35593 | Vina, AL | 18.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38843 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38843
123 MAIN ST
FULTON MS 38843
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Dorsey: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38843-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38843?
- 38843 is a Fulton, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38843 in?
- ZIP code 38843 is in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38843 in?
- 38843 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38843?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38843 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38843?
- About 12,303 people live in ZIP code 38843, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38843?
- The median household income in 38843 is $56,028 a year, higher than 61% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38843?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38843 are 38855 (Mantachie, 7.3 miles), 38876 (Tremont, 8.5 miles), 38857 (Mooreville, 12.3 miles) and 38870 (Smithville, 14.5 miles).