PlainZIP

Walls, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38680

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

6,194
110/sq mi
$59,503
Median income
$220,400
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
110
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38680 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38680 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walls, DeSoto County, Mississippi, home to 6,194 residents across 56.4 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38680 reports a modest median household income of $59,503 (13% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $35,498. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $220,400 (64% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,295 monthly, and 68.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeSoto County, so you can benchmark 38680 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 38680

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walls, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38680.

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 38680, Walls, 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

6,194

Population

56.4

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38680?

39.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 48.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$59,503

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$35,498

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38680 ranks nationally

Walls, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,503 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,059

Total Housing Units

2,715

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$220,400

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$1,295

Median Rent

1997

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2023)

169

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+69%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38680 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.9% 117
2020 +3.8% 122
2021 +13.8% 139
2022 +16.1% 161
2023 +4.8% 169

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 38680, employing approximately 734 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,055,000.

41

Businesses

734

Employees

$43.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 26.8%
Construction 5 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 9.8%

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 38680 vs 38641 →

ZIP 38680 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 38680 ranks #7 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 38680 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 38680 ranks #4 of 8 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
38641 Lake Cormorant, MS 2,338 3.7 mi
38109 Memphis, TN 46,594 5.6 mi
38637 Horn Lake, MS 26,066 5.3 mi
38671 Southaven, MS 35,712 8.2 mi
38106 Memphis, TN 27,222 10.6 mi
38651 Nesbit, MS 7,103 9.0 mi
38116 Memphis, TN 40,404 9.4 mi
38132 Memphis, TN 7 11.5 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
38651 standard
Nesbit, MS
Pop: 7,103

Related Areas

DeSoto County Walls, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38680 in? ▼
ZIP code 38680 (Walls) 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 38680? ▼
ZIP code 38680 in Walls, MS has a population of 6,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38680? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38680 is $59,503, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38680? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38680 is $220,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38680? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38680 is African American at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38680? ▼
ZIP code 38680 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38680? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38680 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38680? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38680 increased by 4.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 38680? ▼
In ZIP code 38680, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 38680? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38680 is 30.8 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 38680? ▼
In ZIP code 38680, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38680? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38680 is 13.4% 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.