Carter is an unincorporated community located in northern Yazoo County, Mississippi. Carter is approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Yazoo City and 9 miles (14 km) south of Silver City near U.S. Route 49W. Carter has a zip code of 39194. Residents are within the Yazoo County School District. Residents are zoned to Yazoo County Middle School and Yazoo County High School.