38730 ZIP Code — Boyle, MS

Bolivar County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38730 is located in Boyle, Mississippi, within Bolivar County. It covers approximately 61.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,568 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $58,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 38730 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,568

population

61.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boyle	Acceptable
Boyle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38773 Shaw (4.3 mi) 38733 Cleveland (5.5 mi) 38732 Cleveland (6.6 mi) 38759 Merigold (12.2 mi) 38726 Beulah (12.6 mi) 38771 Ruleville (13.4 mi) 38736 Doddsville (13.5 mi) 38778 Sunflower (14.9 mi) 38762 Mound Bayou (15.7 mi) 38769 Rosedale (16.1 mi) 38756 Leland (16.7 mi) 38751 Indianola (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,568
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	61.09 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	33.6677
Longitude	-90.7630
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,568

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$30,101

Per capita income

$113,400

Median home value

$749

Median monthly rent

54.7%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

384

Housing units

41.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

128

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	409	26.1%
18 and over	1,159	73.9%
65 and over	359	22.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.6%

Black or African American 22.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 4.7%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,058	62.6%
Black or African American	387	22.9%
Hispanic or Latino	122	7.2%
Other race	79	4.7%
Two or more races	44	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	64.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	23.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.3%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,400
Median rent / month	$749
Owner occupied	54.7%
Renter occupied	45.3%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	45.6%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.0%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	126	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	229	36.8%
Households with children under 18	191	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	37.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	24.4%
Married	55.0%	35.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	9.9%	8.2%
Divorced	7.8%	31.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 22.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	41.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	15.6%
Kindergarten	18	6.0%
Elementary school	166	55.1%
High school	57	18.9%
College / grad school	13	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Agriculture & mining 27.6%

Other services 11.8%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Professional & management 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.8%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.3%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	18.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.3%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,440	91.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,489	95.0%
Born in same state	1,487	94.8%
Born in different state	1,299	82.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	79	5.0%
Not a US citizen	78	98.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	228	14.5%
French	136	8.7%
Arab	85	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.4%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38730

What city is ZIP code 38730 in?

ZIP code 38730 is primarily assigned to Boyle, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38730 in?

ZIP code 38730 falls within Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38730 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 38730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38730?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38730 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38730?

The median home value in ZIP code 38730 is $113,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 38730?

ZIP code 38730 has an estimated population of 1,568 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38730 in?

ZIP code 38730 observes the CST timezone.