ZIP Code 38680
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Walls · DeSoto County · Mississippi
- Population
- 6,194
- Median income
- $59,503
- Median home value
- $220,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.2%
- Land area
- 56.4 sq mi
110/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
Chicago
ZIP code 38680 in Walls, Mississippi has a population of 6,194. The median household income is $59,503, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $220,400, 21% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38680 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.4 square miles in Walls, DeSoto County, Mississippi. The area is home to 6,194 residents, producing a population density of 110 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 38680 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38680 sits at $59,503 (13% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $35,498. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $220,400 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,295 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38680 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 38680
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38680.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 38680, Walls, 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
6,194
Population
56.4
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38680?
39.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.3%
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?
$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
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?
3,059
Total Housing Units
2,715
Occupied Units
344
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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