Zip code 38725: Benoit, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38725?

38725 is assigned to Benoit, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38725 in?

38725 is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 38725?

About 1,152 people live in 38725, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38725?

The median household income in 38725 is $47,115.

Q: What zip codes are near 38725?

The closest zip codes to 38725 are 38772, 38782, 38726, 71630, 38703.

Residential delivery areaBolivar CountyCentral Time

Population

1,152

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$81K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$337/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

147 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38725

38725 is a rural zip code in Benoit, Mississippi (Bolivar County), covering 147 sq mi of land. About 1,152 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 40.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,115 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $80,700, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $337 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.2 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; food service; and office and administrative support.

How 38725 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%2nd of 377 in MS
Residents under 1834.7%
99th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%19th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy23.9%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%80th of 397 in MS
Poverty rate29.2%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%89th of 398 in MS
Government workers24.9%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%85th of 405 in MS
Average commute34.2 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min73rd of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate13.5%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%111th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.478
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482129th of 393 in MS
Homeownership rate75.7%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%207th of 397 in MS
Median age40.5
61st
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6168th of 405 in MS
Diversity index54.5
60th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.167th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%197th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%232nd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older12.7%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%351st of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%91st of 405 in MS
Broadband access85.4%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%113th of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher16%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%230th of 403 in MS
Median household income$47,115
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447213th of 376 in MS
Healthcare workers5.3%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%321st of 405 in MS
Per capita income$20,878
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549327th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$30,102
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605334th of 403 in MS
Population1,152
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779315th of 405 in MS
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi382nd of 405 in MS
Median home value$80,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800321st of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$337
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954317th of 319 in MS
Work from home0.5%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%323rd of 405 in MS
Veterans0.8%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%376th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%233rd of 405 in MS

Measure	38725	Bolivar	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	58.4%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	2nd of 377
Residents under 18	34.7%	24.6%	23.3%	22%	99th	19th of 405
Housing vacancy	23.9%	12.9%	14.6%	10.1%	96th	80th of 397
Poverty rateWeakness	29.2%	32.6%	18.9%	12.5%	95th	89th of 398
Government workers	24.9%	22.7%	18.5%	14.5%	95th	85th of 405
Average commuteWeakness	34.2 min	20.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	90th	73rd of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.5%	11.2%	11%	8.4%	85th	111th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.478	0.540	0.482	0.483	80th	129th of 393
Homeownership rate	75.7%	62.6%	70%	65.2%	68th	207th of 397
Median age	40.5	37.5	38.6	38.9	61st	168th of 405
Diversity index	54.5	50.3	56.1	61.4	60th	67th of 405
Unemployment rate	5.1%	7.1%	5.8%	5.2%	54th	197th of 405
Self-employed workers	7.9%	11.4%	9.4%	10%	31st	232nd of 405
Residents 65 and older	12.7%	17.1%	17.2%	17.2%	21st	351st of 405
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	1.7%	2.4%	14.1%	14th	91st of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	85.4%	77.9%	84.1%	91%	13th	113th of 397
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16%	28%	25.1%	35.7%	12th	230th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,115	$39,585	$56,447	$80,734	7th	213th of 376
Healthcare workers	5.3%	9.9%	11.1%	9.7%	5th	321st of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,878	$25,454	$31,549	$44,673	3rd	327th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,102	$33,672	$40,605	$49,666	3rd	334th of 403
Population	1,152	29,534	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	315th of 405
Population density	8/sq mi	34/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	382nd of 405
Median home value	$80,700	$130,000	$169,800	$332,700	1st	321st of 372
Median gross rent	$337	$685	$954	$1,413	1st	317th of 319
Work from home	0.5%	2.4%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	323rd of 405
Veterans	0.8%	3.2%	6.8%	6.2%	1st	376th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	233rd of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

34%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

10%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

40.5

Under 18

34.7%

65 and over

12.7%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black50%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

54.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 370
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 76.5%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 14.6%
Veterans (of adults): 0.8%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38725

$47,115

Bolivar Co.

$39,585

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,878

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.478

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38725

$80,700

Bolivar Co.

$130,000

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38725

$337

Bolivar Co.

$685

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 486
Owner-occupied: 75.7%
Vacant: 23.9%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.8%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.5%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

12%

30–44

51%

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

34.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Food service

15%

Office and admin

13%

Education

12%

Engineering and science

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Construction and repair

Industries

Retail

30%

Agriculture and mining

21%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.5%

Manufacturing

0.3%

Wholesale

0.3%

Information

0.3%

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,102

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38725	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,438	$74,888
Service	$14,524	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,046	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,042	$49,199
Production and transportation	$11,406	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

31%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 80.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
Households with broadband: 85.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.8%
No internet access: 8.6%
Without health insurance: 13.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Benoit
State: Mississippi
County: Bolivar County
Center point: 33.6354° N, 91.0601° W
Land area: 147 sq mi
Water area: 9.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 38725

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38772	Scott, MS	5.3 mi	87	$181,375	$191,300
38782	Winterville, MS · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
38726	Beulah, MS	9.4 mi	345	$31,929	$59,300
71630	Arkansas City, AR	10 mi	456	$41,900	$104,700
38703	Greenville, MS	11 mi	11,028	$44,291	$85,700
38760	Metcalfe, MS	13 mi	934	$37,679	$71,800
71666	Rohwer, AR	14 mi	10	—	—
71674	Watson, AR	15 mi	631	$52,125	$81,900
38702	Greenville, MS · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38730	Boyle, MS	15 mi	1,623	$73,938	$88,800
38769	Rosedale, MS	15 mi	1,882	$20,104	$88,500
38764	Pace, MS	15 mi	157	$26,042	$109,400

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Questions about 38725

What city is zip code 38725?

38725 is assigned to Benoit, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38725 in?

38725 is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 38725?

About 1,152 people live in 38725, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38725 in?

38725 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38725?

The median household income in 38725 is $47,115.

What zip codes are near 38725?

The closest zip codes to 38725 are 38772, 38782, 38726, 71630, 38703.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38725, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.