ZIP Code 38748

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Hollandale · Washington County · Mississippi

Population
3,901

6/sq mi

Median income
$44,615

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$83,900

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.3%

Median age 31.8

Land area
696.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 38748 in Hollandale, Mississippi has a population of 3,901. The median household income is $44,615, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $83,900, 70% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 696.6 square miles in Hollandale, Washington County, Mississippi. The area is home to 3,901 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 38748 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38748 sits at $44,615 (15% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $20,383. The poverty rate stands at 31.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $83,900 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $696 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 38748 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 38748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38748.

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 38748, Hollandale, 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

3,901

Population

696.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38748?

31.8

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 22.3%
African American 76.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,615

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$20,383

Per Capita Income

31.3%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,301

Total Housing Units

1,160

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$83,900

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$696

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 38748, employing approximately 431 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,292,000.

54

Businesses

431

Employees

$17.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 13 24.1%
Retail trade 10 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.0%
Wholesale trade 5 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.4%

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 38748 vs 38765 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38765 Panther Burn, MS 201 5.8 mi
38722 Arcola, MS 531 7.7 mi
39061 Delta City, MS 88 6.6 mi
38723 Avon, MS 33 9.6 mi
38731 Chatham, MS 129 9.8 mi
38704 Greenville, MS 41 11.9 mi
38744 Glen Allan, MS 682 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38748 in?
ZIP code 38748 (Hollandale) is located in Washington County, Mississippi. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38748?
ZIP code 38748 in Hollandale, MS has a population of 3,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38748?
The median household income in ZIP 38748 is $44,615, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38748?
The median home value in ZIP 38748 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38748 is African American at 76.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38748?
ZIP code 38748 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38748 are: Health care and social assistance (13), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38748?
In ZIP code 38748, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 38748?
In ZIP code 38748, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38748 is 31.3% 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 Hollandale, 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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