County ProfileMS
Bolivar County
Population: 30,985 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
30,985
People
Median age
37.5
Housing
Total households
11,915
Income
Median household income
$39,585
Housing
Total housing units
13,673
Employment
Employment rate
45.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.8%
County details
Local time 02:26:44(CT)| Name | Bolivar |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard3 PO Box |
| Area code | 662 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 33.7991391, -90.8841199 |
| Land area | 876.5 sq miles(2,270.1 km²) |
Map of Bolivar county, Mississippi with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Bolivar County
Compare the largest cities in Bolivar County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 11,199 | $44,074 | 2ZIPs |
| Shelby | 2,021 | $25,948 | 1ZIPs |
| Rosedale | 1,584 | $18,696 | 1ZIPs |
| Mound Bayou | 1,534 | $23,732 | 1ZIPs |
| Shaw | 1,457 | $30,469 | 1ZIPs |
| Boyle | 532 | $42,143 | 1ZIPs |
| Merigold | 379 | $51,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Benoit | 365 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gunnison | 295 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Duncan | 276 | $49,041 | 1ZIPs |
| Beulah | 242 | $31,607 | 1ZIPs |
| Pace | 183 | $27,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Winstonville | 153 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Alligator | 116 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Scott | 90 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Bolivar County
Review the most populated postal areas across Bolivar County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38732 | Cleveland | $44,705 | 17,652 |
| 38773 | Shaw | $30,661 | 2,566 |
| 38762 | Mound Bayou | $27,000 | 2,196 |
| 38774 | Shelby | $19,811 | 2,191 |
| 38769 | Rosedale | $20,104 | 1,869 |
| 38730 | Boyle | $73,938 | 1,551 |
| 38759 | Merigold | $77,083 | 1,242 |
| 38725 | Benoit | $47,115 | 685 |
| 38720 | Alligator | $62,639 | 452 |
| 38746 | Gunnison | — | 399 |
| 38740 | Duncan | $49,172 | 393 |
| 38726 | Beulah | $31,929 | 354 |
| 38764 | Pace | $26,042 | 265 |
| 38781 | Winstonville | $2,499 | 214 |
| 38772 | Scott | $181,375 | 117 |
| 38733 | Cleveland | — | 12 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS