City

Horn Lake, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  DeSoto County  ·  Mississippi

👥26,622Population
💰$56,847Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$158,900Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 44.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White42.0%
Hispanic8.9%
Black44.5%
Asian1.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma250 (1.7%)
HS Graduate5,442 (35.9%)
Some College2,201 (14.5%)
Associates2,382 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,980 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree2,887 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,847 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$158,900 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,293/mo
Total Housing Units10,829
Vacant Units916

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Horn Lake, MS

Horn Lake is a city in Mississippi, located in DeSoto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,622 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Horn Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,847 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Horn Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,293 per month.

The population of Horn Lake is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.5%.

Horn Lake, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Horn Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38637 26,622 $56,847 $158,900 $1,293 6.7% 32.1% 59.3%