ZIP Code 38730

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Boyle · Bolivar County · Mississippi

Population
1,718

13/sq mi

Median income
$73,938

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$88,800

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.0%

Median age 40.9

Land area
128.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38730 in Boyle, Mississippi has a population of 1,718. The median household income is $73,938, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $88,800, 68% below the US average. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.2 square miles in Boyle, Bolivar County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,718 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38730 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38730 sits at $73,938 (41% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,670. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 13.0%. On housing, the median home value is $88,800 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bolivar County, so you can benchmark 38730 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 38730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38730.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,718

Population

128.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38730?

40.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 36.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$30,670

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

641

Total Housing Units

606

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$88,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38773 Shaw, MS 3,375 5.7 mi
38732 Cleveland, MS 17,981 5.7 mi
38764 Pace, MS 430 8.3 mi
38759 Merigold, MS 1,194 9.7 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Boyle, MS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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