| ZIP Code | 38637 |
|---|---|
| City | Horn Lake |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 278 ft |
| Latitude | 34.950824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.048695 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 18.6% ▲ 86% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 250 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,442 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 2,201 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 2,382 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,980 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,887 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,847 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,900 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,293/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,829 |
| Vacant Units | 916 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,829 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 916 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 38637 is located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, within DeSoto County. With a population of 26,622, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.8 years. Economically, 38637 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,847 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38637 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,293 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.3%) and renters (40.7%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 38637 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38637 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 38637 in Horn Lake, MS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 26,622 residents, a median household income of $56,847, and a median home value of $158,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.