Bolivar County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 16 ZIP codes · 15 cities
16
ZIP codes
30,308
population (2021)
-11.2%
pop change since 2010
28011
FIPS code
Bolivar County ZIP code map
About Bolivar County
Bolivar County is located in Mississippi and contains 16 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,308 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.2% from 34,145 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bolivar County is 28011.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,308 |
| 2010 population | 34,145 |
| Change | -11.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28011 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bolivar County
Alligator
Benoit
Beulah
Boyle
Cleveland
Duncan
Gunnison
Merigold
Mound Bayou
Pace
Rosedale
Scott
Shaw
Shelby
Winstonville
ZIP codes for Bolivar County, MS (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38720 | Alligator | Bolivar | View map |
| 38725 | Benoit | Bolivar | View map |
| 38726 | Beulah | Bolivar | View map |
| 38730 | Boyle | Bolivar | View map |
| 38732 | Cleveland | Bolivar | View map |
| 38733 | Cleveland | Bolivar | View map |
| 38740 | Duncan | Bolivar | View map |
| 38746 | Gunnison | Bolivar | View map |
| 38759 | Merigold | Bolivar | View map |
| 38762 | Mound Bayou | Bolivar | View map |
| 38764 | Pace | Bolivar | View map |
| 38769 | Rosedale | Bolivar | View map |
| 38772 | Scott | Bolivar | View map |
| 38773 | Shaw | Bolivar | View map |
| 38774 | Shelby | Bolivar | View map |
| 38781 | Winstonville | Bolivar | View map |
Demographics & statistics
31,630
Population
37.4
Median age
$38,483
Median household income
$25,285
Per capita income
$79,231
Median home value
$522
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
29.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
9,380
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
912
Under 5
1,069
910
5–9
1,065
1,124
10–14
1,316
1,034
15–19
1,211
1,001
20–24
1,172
1,942
25–34
2,275
1,733
35–44
2,031
1,644
45–54
1,926
939
55–59
1,100
894
60–64
1,047
1,510
65–74
1,770
647
75–84
758
276
85+
324
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,624 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 24,006 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,285 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
59.6%
White
31.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,500 | 59.6% |
| White | 10,381 | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,114 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,063 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 445 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 237 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.5%
$10k–$15k
10.4%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $38,483 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.7%
$50k–$100k
30.7%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k–$300k
8.9%
$300k–$500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,231 |
| Median rent / month | $522 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
| Single-family detached | 60.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.5% |
| Electricity | 37.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,027 | 28.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 764 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,347 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,932 | 38.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,908 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,787 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 44.3% |
| Married | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 74.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 565 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 528 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,625 | 36.0% |
| High school | 1,689 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,725 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Retail trade
17.7%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Construction
4.3%
Other services
4.0%
Professional & management
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.2% |
| Government | 26.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
29.6%
Under 18 years
40.7%
18 and over
25.9%
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.8% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 26.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 5.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 31.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.0% |
| No physical activity | 35.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 22.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 43.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.6% |
| Teeth loss | 25.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 974 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 16.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.1% |
| Public insurance | 49.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,649 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 433 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 295 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 73 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,955 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 30,824 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 26,488 | 84.2% |
| Foreign born | 131 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 675 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 283 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,945 | 6.1% |
| French | 1,761 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 1,477 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 31 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 9 | 0% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 78.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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