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Bolivar County
Benoit, MS
38725
38725 ZIP Code — Benoit, MS
Bolivar County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38725 is located in
Benoit ,
Mississippi ,
within Bolivar County .
It covers approximately 146.67 square miles and serves a population of
1,164 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38725
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 38725 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,164
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
146.67 sq mi
Water area
9.56 sq mi
Latitude
33.6565
Longitude
-91.0671
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.7%
64.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
26.4%
23.1%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
10.4%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.5%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 330 28.4% 18 and over 834 71.6% 65 and over 163 14.0% Median age 38.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.7%
Group Count % Black or African American 614 51.7% White 509 42.9% Hispanic or Latino 23 1.9% Asian 18 1.5% Two or more races 17 1.4% Other race 6 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.7%
64.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
26.4%
23.1%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
10.4%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.5%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.6% $10k–$15k 14.2% $15k–$25k 16.0% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 9.2% $50k–$75k 7.7% $75k–$100k 7.7% $100k–$150k 23.4% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,500 Median rent / month $677 Owner occupied 71.2% Renter occupied 28.8% Vacant 32.9% Single-family detached 78.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 3.4% 1990–1999 10.0% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 14.3% 1960–1969 16.9% 1950–1959 10.4% 1940–1949 18.7% 1939 or earlier 8.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 17.7% 3 bedrooms 64.3% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.9% 1 vehicle 33.8% 2 vehicles 45.7% 3 or more 14.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.4% Electricity 27.9% Propane / LP gas 23.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 168 49.9% Cohabiting couple 25 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 16 4.7% Female householder, no spouse 128 38.0% Households with children under 18 159 47.2% Households with seniors (65+) 121 35.9% Average household size 3.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.6% 39.7% Married 45.2% 39.7% Separated 0.2% 10.9% Widowed 0.9% 8.6% Divorced 1.1% 1.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
Some college, no degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.7% Bachelor's or higher 6.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.2% Kindergarten 12 3.5% Elementary school 196 57.0% High school 91 26.5% College / grad school 41 11.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
15.0%
Education & healthcare
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Public administration
5.8%
Professional & management
4.9%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.7% Service 19.2% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 15.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.4% Government 14.1% Self-employed 16.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.8% Carpool 23.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 0.5% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.3%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.6% Retirement income 12.5% Supplemental Security 16.6% Cash public assistance 6.8% Food stamps / SNAP 37.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.8% High blood pressure 52.6% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 18.8% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 6.4% Asthma 12.0% Arthritis 36.2% Kidney disease 4.9% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.9% Binge drinking 10.5% No physical activity 39.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 30.8% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 15.9% No health insurance 25.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.6% Visited dentist 46.4% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 27.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 34 4.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 1.5% 18–64 years 13.3% 65 and over 63.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.1% Public insurance 49.2% No insurance 14.4% Uninsured under 19 0.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,139 97.9% Spanish 26 2.3% Other Indo-European 18 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 0.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,143 98.2% Born in same state 1,143 98.2% Born in different state 1,040 89.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 1.8% Not a US citizen 21 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 302 25.9% Italian 106 9.1% French 37 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.2% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.0% Internet access 85.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38725
What city is ZIP code 38725 in?
ZIP code 38725 is primarily assigned to Benoit, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38725 in?
ZIP code 38725 falls within Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38725?
34% of residents in ZIP code 38725 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38725?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 38725 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 38725 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38725?
The median home value in ZIP code 38725 is $66,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 38725 in?
ZIP code 38725 observes the CST timezone.
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