City

Walls, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  DeSoto County  ·  Mississippi

👥7,069Population
💰$68,567Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.9%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 46.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White41.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Black46.3%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,244 (28.7%)
Some College642 (14.8%)
Associates694 (16%)
Bachelors668 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree1,016 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,567 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,206/mo
Total Housing Units2,949
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
55%
About Walls, MS

Walls is a city in Mississippi, located in DeSoto County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 7,069 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Walls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,567 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Walls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,206 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walls is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.3%.

Walls, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Walls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38680 7,069 $68,567 $192,900 $1,206 4.4% 38.8% 68.5%

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