ZIP Code 38672
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Southaven · DeSoto County · Mississippi
- Population
- 11,249
- Median income
- $116,184
- Median home value
- $320,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.7%
- Land area
- 33.8 sq mi
333/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 38672 in Southaven, Mississippi has a population of 11,249. The median household income is $116,184, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $320,500, 15% above the US average. 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38672 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.8 square miles in Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. The area is home to 11,249 residents, producing a population density of 333 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38672 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38672 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 38672 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeSoto County, so you can benchmark 38672 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 38672
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,509
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38672 vs 38671 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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