Southaven, MS · standard
ZIP Code 38672
DeSoto County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,249
- 333/sq mi High-density area
- $116,184
- Median income Above-median income area
- $320,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Southaven pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 333
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38672 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38672 (Southaven, MS) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.5 in 2023 to 187.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38672 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi, home to 11,249 residents across 33.8 square miles, a density of 333 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38672 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,184 (121% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,509. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.4% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $320,500 (138% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 88.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,218.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeSoto County, so 38672 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 38672
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southaven, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38672.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38672, Southaven, 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
11,249
Population
33.8
Area (sq mi)
333
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38672?
38.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$116,184
Median Household Income
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$43,509
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38672 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Southaven, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$116,184 Top 1% higher than 99% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,194housing units
6,194
Total Housing Units
5,797
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,500
Median Home Value
+138% vs state ZIP avg
$2,218
Median Rent
2008
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
-1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38672 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 130 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 147 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 179 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 190 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 187 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 38672, employing approximately 4,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,765,000.
257
Businesses
4,671
Employees
$202.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 38672 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38654
Olive Branch (38654)
45,956 residents
- 38118
Memphis (38118)
41,465 residents
- 38116
Memphis (38116)
40,404 residents
- 38671
Southaven (38671)
35,712 residents
- 38637
Horn Lake (38637)
26,066 residents
- 38632
Hernando (38632)
24,377 residents
- 38141
Memphis (38141)
22,462 residents
- 38672 11,249
Southaven (38672)
11,249 residents
- 38651 7,103
Nesbit (38651)
7,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38672 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38672 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38672
Southaven (38672)
$116,184 median income
- 38654
Olive Branch (38654)
$103,092 median income
- 38651
Nesbit (38651)
$98,760 median income
- 38632
Hernando (38632)
$93,583 median income
- 38671
Southaven (38671)
$61,843 median income
- 38141
Memphis (38141)
$60,817 median income
- 38637
Horn Lake (38637)
$53,311 median income
- 38118 $43,446
Memphis (38118)
$43,446 median income
- 38116 $42,183
Memphis (38116)
$42,183 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38672 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38671 | Southaven, MS | 35,712 | 3.5 mi |
| 38651 | Nesbit, MS | 7,103 | 4.5 mi |
| 38118 | Memphis, TN | 41,465 | 6.8 mi |
| 38637 | Horn Lake, MS | 26,066 | 5.8 mi |
| 38654 | Olive Branch, MS | 45,956 | 7.1 mi |
| 38116 | Memphis, TN | 40,404 | 7.5 mi |
| 38131 | Memphis, TN | 0 | 9.2 mi |
| 38141 | Memphis, TN | 22,462 | 7.6 mi |
| 38132 | Memphis, TN | 7 | 9.7 mi |
| 38632 | Hernando, MS | 24,377 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38672, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,249 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38672 in?
ZIP code 38672 (Southaven) 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 38672?
ZIP code 38672 in Southaven, MS has a population of 11,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38672?
The median household income in ZIP 38672 is $116,184, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38672?
The median home value in ZIP 38672 is $320,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38672?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38672 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38672?
ZIP code 38672 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 4,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38672?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38672 are: Accommodation and food services (45), Health care and social assistance (44), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38672?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38672 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 38672?
In ZIP code 38672, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 38672?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38672 is 27.0 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 38672?
In ZIP code 38672, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38672?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38672 is 1.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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