| ZIP Code | 38730 |
|---|---|
| City | Boyle |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 129 ft |
| Latitude | 33.680878 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.804903 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 23.6% ▲ 136% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 14.6% ▲ 198% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 350 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 71 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 102 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 88 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 341 (35.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,578 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,300 ▼ 69% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,025/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 652 |
| Vacant Units | 30 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 652 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 30 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 38730 is located in Boyle, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. With a population of 1,635, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 38730 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,578 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38730 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $86,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,025 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 38730 is majority White (56.57%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.6%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38730 stands at 14.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 38730 in Boyle, MS is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,635 residents, a median household income of $63,578, and a median home value of $86,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.