Boyle, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38730
Bolivar County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,718
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $88,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boyle pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38730 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38730 covers 128.2 square miles in Boyle, Bolivar County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,718 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38730 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,938 (41% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,670. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,800 (34% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $1,114; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bolivar County, so 38730 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 38730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boyle, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38730.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38730, Boyle, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,718
Population
128.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38730?
40.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,938
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$30,670
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38730 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Boyle, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,938 Top 10% higher than 90% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
641housing units
641
Total Housing Units
606
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,800
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,114
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 38730, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,657,000.
44
Businesses
327
Employees
$13.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38730 vs 38773 →
ZIP 38730 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38732
Cleveland (38732)
17,981 residents
- 38773 3,375
Shaw (38773)
3,375 residents
- 38730 1,718
Boyle (38730)
1,718 residents
- 38759 1,194
Merigold (38759)
1,194 residents
- 38764 430
Pace (38764)
430 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38730 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38759
Merigold (38759)
$77,083 median income
- 38730
Boyle (38730)
$73,938 median income
- 38732
Cleveland (38732)
$44,705 median income
- 38773 $30,661
Shaw (38773)
$30,661 median income
- 38764 $26,042
Pace (38764)
$26,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38730 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38730, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,718 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38730 in?
ZIP code 38730 (Boyle) is located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Bolivar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bolivar-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38730?
ZIP code 38730 in Boyle, MS has a population of 1,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38730?
The median household income in ZIP 38730 is $73,938, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38730?
The median home value in ZIP 38730 is $88,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38730 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38730?
ZIP code 38730 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38730 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Wholesale trade (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38730?
In ZIP code 38730, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38730?
In ZIP code 38730, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38730 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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