38748 ZIP Code — Hollandale, MS

Washington County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38748 is located in Hollandale, Mississippi, within Washington County. It covers approximately 260.73 square miles and serves a population of 3,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38748

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 $81,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $43,777. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38748 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.

3,037

population

260.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hollandale	Acceptable
Hollandale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38701 Greenville (8 mi) 38721 Anguilla (12.3 mi) 38731 Chatham (14.5 mi) 38744 Glen Allan (14.5 mi) 38754 Isola (15.7 mi) 38756 Leland (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,037
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	260.73 sq mi
Water area	4.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.1829
Longitude	-90.8817
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	54.3%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,037

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$43,777

Median household income

$20,529

Per capita income

$81,100

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

821

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

144

5–9

140

154

10–14

149

15–19

168

20–24

163

148

25–34

143

178

35–44

172

223

45–54

217

55–59

111

60–64

108

175

65–74

170

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	828	27.3%
18 and over	2,209	72.7%
65 and over	453	14.9%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 77.1%

White 22.8%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,341	77.1%
White	694	22.8%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	63.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	10.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 13.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	13.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$43,777

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.3%

$50k–$100k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,100
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.3%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	412	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	76	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	241	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	291	28.5%
Households with children under 18	247	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	362	35.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	39.4%
Married	38.5%	39.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	4.5%	16.0%
Divorced	8.0%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	4.5%
Kindergarten	29	3.3%
Elementary school	585	66.3%
High school	90	10.2%
College / grad school	138	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Other services 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 55.9%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 42.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	15.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	14.7%
18–64 years	28.2%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,853	93.9%
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)	3,033	99.9%
Born in same state	3,012	99.2%
Born in different state	2,851	93.9%
Foreign born	21	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	377	12.4%
French	77	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38748

What city is ZIP code 38748 in?

ZIP code 38748 is primarily assigned to Hollandale, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38748 in?

ZIP code 38748 falls within Washington County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38748?

29% of residents in ZIP code 38748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38748 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 38748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38748?

The median home value in ZIP code 38748 is $81,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38748?

Health data for ZIP code 38748 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38748 in?

ZIP code 38748 observes the CST timezone.