City

Olive Branch, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  DeSoto County  ·  Mississippi

👥57,334Population
💰$99,481Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$284,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.4%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 31.9%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3%Race
White57.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Black31.9%
Asian2.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma430 (1.2%)
HS Graduate9,502 (26.1%)
Some College4,595 (12.6%)
Associates6,314 (17.3%)
Bachelors3,771 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree11,791 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,481 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$284,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,570/mo
Total Housing Units21,437
Vacant Units680

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
61%
About Olive Branch, MS

Olive Branch is a city in Mississippi, located in DeSoto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 57,334 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Olive Branch is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,481 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Olive Branch is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $284,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,570 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olive Branch is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (57.36%).

Olive Branch, MS offers residents above-average earning potential within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Olive Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38654 57,334 $99,481 $284,400 $1,570 2.9% 42.8% 85.1%