PlainZIP

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
$116,184
Median income
$320,500
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $43,509. The poverty rate stands at 1.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $320,500 (138% above the state average) with median rent at $2,218 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 38672 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DeSoto County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38672?

38.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 33.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$43,509

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38672 ranks nationally

Southaven, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,184 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,194

Total Housing Units

5,797

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$320,500

Median Home Value

+138% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38672 ranks #8 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 38672 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 38672 ranks the highest 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 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

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
38651 standard
Nesbit, MS
Pop: 7,103
38680 standard
Walls, MS
Pop: 6,194

Related Areas

DeSoto County Southaven, MS Mississippi

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.

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