Zip code 38943: Mc Carley, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38943?

38943 is assigned to Mc Carley, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38943 in?

38943 is in Carroll County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38943?

About 786 people live in 38943, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38943?

The median household income in 38943 is $43,242.

Q: What zip codes are near 38943?

The closest zip codes to 38943 are 38947, 38917, 38967, 38926, 38923.

Residential delivery areaCarroll CountyCentral Time

Population

786

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

59.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

48 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38943

38943 is a rural zip code in Mc Carley, Mississippi (Carroll County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 786 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 59.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,242 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,800, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and sales.

How 38943 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age59.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.65th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%1st of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older34.7%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%9th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%98th of 405 in MS
Average commute30.4 min
76th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min124th of 393 in MS
Poverty rate14.9%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%279th of 398 in MS
Housing vacancy8.8%
65th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%333rd of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate6.7%
49th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%330th of 403 in MS
Government workers13.4%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%297th of 405 in MS
Diversity index39.4
35th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1241st of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.410
28th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482281st of 393 in MS
Self-employed workers7.5%
26th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%249th of 405 in MS
Broadband access87.3%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%99th of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher18.2%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%200th of 403 in MS
Per capita income$24,915
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549261st of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$34,907
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605272nd of 403 in MS
Veterans1.9%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%355th of 405 in MS
Median household income$43,242
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447256th of 376 in MS
Median home value$120,800
5th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800180th of 372 in MS
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi321st of 405 in MS
Population786
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779341st of 405 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%349th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%299th of 405 in MS
Residents under 186.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%387th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%249th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%378th of 405 in MS

Measure	38943	Carroll	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Median age	59.9	48.6	38.6	38.9	99th	5th of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	83.7%	70%	65.2%	99th	1st of 397
Residents 65 and older	34.7%	25%	17.2%	17.2%	98th	9th of 405
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	1.6%	5.8%	5.2%	89th	98th of 405
Average commute	30.4 min	29 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	76th	124th of 393
Poverty rate	14.9%	17.9%	18.9%	12.5%	69th	279th of 398
Housing vacancy	8.8%	14.2%	14.6%	10.1%	65th	333rd of 397
Uninsured rate	6.7%	9.6%	11%	8.4%	49th	330th of 403
Government workers	13.4%	23.4%	18.5%	14.5%	48th	297th of 405
Diversity index	39.4	49.1	56.1	61.4	35th	241st of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.410	0.434	0.482	0.483	28th	281st of 393
Self-employed workers	7.5%	10%	9.4%	10%	26th	249th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	87.3%	78.9%	84.1%	91%	20th	99th of 397
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.2%	21.2%	25.1%	35.7%	16th	200th of 403
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,915	$34,198	$31,549	$44,673	8th	261st of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,907	$45,104	$40,605	$49,666	8th	272nd of 403
Veterans	1.9%	5.4%	6.8%	6.2%	6th	355th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,242	$59,327	$56,447	$80,734	5th	256th of 376
Median home value	$120,800	$109,600	$169,800	$332,700	5th	180th of 372
Population density	16/sq mi	15/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	321st of 405
Population	786	9,686	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	341st of 405
Work from home	0%	7.5%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	349th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	299th of 405
Residents under 18	6.7%	17.3%	23.3%	22%	1st	387th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	249th of 405
Healthcare workers	0%	7.4%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	378th of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

28%

55–64

22%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

59.9

Under 18

6.7%

65 and over

34.7%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black27%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

39.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 403
Average household size: 2
Family households: 53.3%
Married couples: 53.3%
Living alone: 46.7%
Veterans (of adults): 1.9%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

$75–100k

30%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38943

$43,242

Carroll Co.

$59,327

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,915

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.410

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38943

$120,800

Carroll Co.

$109,600

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38943

—

Carroll Co.

$662

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 442
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 8.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

20–29

27%

30–44

13%

45–59

42%

60+

Average commute

30.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

33%

Construction and repair

13%

Sales

11%

Legal and social services

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Retail

23%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Information

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,907

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38943	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$19,740	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,174	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

27%

Some college

30%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 87.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.8%
No internet access: 7.2%
Without health insurance: 6.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Mc Carley
State: Mississippi
County: Carroll County
Center point: 33.5333° N, 89.8394° W
Land area: 48 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 38943

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38947	North Carrollton, MS	4.8 mi	42	—	$137,500
38917	Carrollton, MS	8.2 mi	3,225	$60,432	$98,000
38967	Winona, MS	8.6 mi	6,693	$39,663	$141,100
38926	Elliott, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
38923	Coila, MS	14 mi	1,215	$62,391	$101,800
38925	Duck Hill, MS	14 mi	1,901	$41,217	$123,400
38901	Grenada, MS	16 mi	17,832	$48,848	$149,700
38902	Grenada, MS · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
39176	Vaiden, MS	17 mi	2,143	$47,195	$108,600
38930	Greenwood, MS	17 mi	22,700	$35,453	$112,300
38960	Tie Plant, MS · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
38940	Holcomb, MS	18 mi	1,994	$64,048	$109,600

Questions about 38943

What city is zip code 38943?

38943 is assigned to Mc Carley, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38943 in?

38943 is in Carroll County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38943?

About 786 people live in 38943, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38943 in?

38943 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38943?

The median household income in 38943 is $43,242.

What zip codes are near 38943?

The closest zip codes to 38943 are 38947, 38917, 38967, 38926, 38923.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38943, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.