| ZIP Code | 38732 |
|---|---|
| City | Cleveland |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Bolivar County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 134 ft |
| Latitude | 33.758855 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.725595 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 25.4% ▲ 154% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,948 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 1,328 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 1,337 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,049 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,178 (35.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,239 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,000 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $776/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,354 |
| Vacant Units | 814 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,354 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 814 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 38732 is located in Cleveland, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. With a population of 16,735, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 38732 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,239 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38732 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $163,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $776 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (60.0%) and renters (40.1%). Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 38732 is majority Black (54.07%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.4%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38732 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 38732 in Cleveland, MS is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,735 residents, a median household income of $44,239, and a median home value of $163,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.