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Skene, MS
Census-designated place in Bolivar County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38730.
Population
129
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
1
Skene and its ZIP codes
Skene at a glance
- Skene is 50% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Skene.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
PPP loans
$4M
110 loans, 614 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Skene, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Skene, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Skene
1 in or overlapping Skene. Population shown
Cities near Skene
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoyleTown | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| ClevelandCity | 5 mi | 7.6 |
| RenovaTown | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ShawCity | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| PaceTown | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| MerigoldTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BeulahTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| BenoitTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Mound BayouCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| RulevilleCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BolivarCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RosedaleCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| DrewCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Skene, MS in?
- Skene is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Skene, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Skene include 38730.
- What is the population of Skene, MS?
- About 129 people live in Skene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Skene?
- Nearby places include Boyle (4.2 mi), Cleveland (5 mi), Renova (6.8 mi), Shaw (7 mi), Pace (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023