City

Fulton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Itawamba County  ·  Mississippi

👥12,275Population
💰$59,785Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$141,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 13.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black13.1%
Asian0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma157 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,033 (28.2%)
Some College1,368 (19%)
Associates1,535 (21.3%)
Bachelors771 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,334 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 19%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College19.0%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,785 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$141,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units5,136
Vacant Units707

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Fulton, MS

Fulton is a city in Mississippi, located in Itawamba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,275 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Fulton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,785 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fulton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fulton is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.85%).

Fulton, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Fulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38843 12,275 $59,785 $141,800 $816 4.3% 29.2% 75.7%