ZIP Code 38732
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Cleveland · Bolivar County · Mississippi
- Population
- 17,981
- Median income
- $44,705
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 206.0 sq mi
87/sq mi
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.9
Chicago
ZIP code 38732 in Cleveland, Mississippi has a population of 17,981. The median household income is $44,705, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $160,700, 42% below the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38732 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.0 square miles in Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi. The area is home to 17,981 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 38732 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38732 sits at $44,705 (15% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,953. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $160,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38732 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bolivar County, so you can benchmark 38732 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 38732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38732.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
43 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38732, Cleveland, 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
17,981
Population
206.0
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38732?
35.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$44,705
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$25,953
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,290
Total Housing Units
6,506
Occupied Units
784
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$810
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38732 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 143 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 148 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 157 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 163 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 189 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 521 business establishments in ZIP 38732, employing approximately 6,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $288,227,000.
521
Businesses
6,260
Employees
$288.2M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 105 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.9% |
| Information | 14 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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