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Nesbit, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38651

DeSoto County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,103
83/sq mi
$98,760
Median income
$328,000
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nesbit pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38651 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38651 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nesbit, DeSoto County, Mississippi, home to 7,103 residents across 85.5 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38651 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,760 (88% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $42,592. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $328,000 (144% above the state average); renters pay a median of $796 monthly, and 92.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeSoto County, so you can benchmark 38651 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 38651

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nesbit, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38651.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38651, Nesbit, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,103

Population

85.5

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38651?

38.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 16.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$98,760

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$42,592

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38651 ranks nationally

Nesbit, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,760 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,355

Total Housing Units

3,290

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$328,000

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$796

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38651 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 143
2021 +14.4% 164
2022 +17.2% 192
2023 +3.3% 198
2024 +0.4% 199

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 38651, employing approximately 712 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,564,000.

100

Businesses

712

Employees

$40.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 23.0%
Retail trade 13 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 12.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.0%
Manufacturing 5 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38651 vs 38671 →

ZIP 38651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38651 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38651 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38671 Southaven, MS 35,712 5.1 mi
38632 Hernando, MS 24,377 6.3 mi
38672 Southaven, MS 11,249 4.5 mi
38637 Horn Lake, MS 26,066 4.9 mi
38116 Memphis, TN 40,404 9.8 mi
38680 Walls, MS 6,194 9.0 mi
38118 Memphis, TN 41,465 10.8 mi
38141 Memphis, TN 22,462 12.1 mi
38109 Memphis, TN 46,594 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeSoto County

38654 standard
Olive Branch, MS
Pop: 45,956
38671 standard
Southaven, MS
Pop: 35,712
38637 standard
Horn Lake, MS
Pop: 26,066
38632 standard
Hernando, MS
Pop: 24,377
38672 standard
Southaven, MS
Pop: 11,249
38680 standard
Walls, MS
Pop: 6,194

Related Areas

DeSoto County Nesbit, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38651 in? ▼
ZIP code 38651 (Nesbit) is located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. DeSoto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/desoto-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38651? ▼
ZIP code 38651 in Nesbit, MS has a population of 7,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38651? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38651 is $98,760, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38651? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38651 is $328,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38651? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38651 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38651? ▼
ZIP code 38651 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38651? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38651 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38651? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38651 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38651? ▼
In ZIP code 38651, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38651? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38651 is 34.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38651? ▼
In ZIP code 38651, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38651? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38651 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.