Desoto County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 9 ZIP codes · 7 cities
9
ZIP codes
188,633
population (2021)
+17.0%
pop change since 2010
28033
FIPS code
Desoto County ZIP code map
About Desoto County
Desoto County is located in Mississippi and contains 9 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 188,633 as of 2021,
an increase of
17% from 161,252 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Desoto County is 28033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 188,633 |
| 2010 population | 161,252 |
| Change | +17.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28033 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Desoto County
ZIP codes for Desoto County, MS (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38632 | Hernando | Desoto | View map |
| 38637 | Horn Lake | Desoto | View map |
| 38641 | Lake Cormorant | Desoto | View map |
| 38651 | Nesbit | Desoto | View map |
| 38654 | Olive Branch | Desoto | View map |
| 38671 | Southaven | Desoto | View map |
| 38672 | Southaven | Desoto | View map |
| 38680 | Walls | Desoto | View map |
| 38686 | Walls | Desoto | View map |
Demographics & statistics
182,437
Population
37.2
Median age
$80,324
Median household income
$35,023
Per capita income
$214,100
Median home value
$1,026
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
55,507
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,138
Under 5
5,550
5,784
5–9
6,247
6,792
10–14
7,335
6,552
15–19
7,076
5,687
20–24
6,142
11,302
25–34
12,207
12,260
35–44
13,242
12,151
45–54
13,124
5,220
55–59
5,638
5,213
60–64
5,630
7,173
65–74
7,748
3,503
75–84
3,784
932
85+
1,007
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 45,720 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 136,717 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 24,147 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.7%
Black or African American
30%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111,302 | 58.7% |
| Black or African American | 56,818 | 30% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,121 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 7,075 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 4,535 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 2,374 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 322 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $80,324 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,026 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 83.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.4% |
| Electricity | 39.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.7% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35,333 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,417 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10,648 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17,791 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 25,915 | 38.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18,093 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.7% | 27.1% |
| Married | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,539 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2,416 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 21,277 | 45.4% |
| High school | 11,567 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 10,616 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Transportation & utilities
14.6%
Retail trade
11.8%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Professional & management
7.8%
Construction
6.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,260 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 171,749 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 4,007 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,922 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 253 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 554 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 175,008 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 173,955 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 63,745 | 36.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,053 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,429 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,650 | 42.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16,296 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 15,094 | 8.3% |
| Italian | 14,696 | 8.1% |
| English | 1,053 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 479 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 372 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 245 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 70 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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