38651 ZIP Code — Nesbit, MS

Desoto County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38651 is located in Nesbit, Mississippi, within Desoto County. It covers approximately 32.94 square miles and serves a population of 8,536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38651

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $267,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $109,399. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 38651 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,536

population

32.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nesbit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38671 Southaven (4.9 mi) 38637 Horn Lake (5.2 mi) 38672 Southaven (5.4 mi) 38632 Hernando (6.1 mi) 38680 Walls (8.9 mi) 38686 Walls (9.9 mi) 38116 Memphis (10.6 mi) 38654 Olive Branch (11 mi) 38641 Lake Cormorant (11.1 mi) 38118 Memphis (11.7 mi) 38618 Coldwater (12.2 mi) 38141 Memphis (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,536
Population density	259 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	32.94 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	34.8815
Longitude	-90.0035
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	35.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	34.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	38.6%	25.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,536

Population

259

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$109,399

Median household income

$40,666

Per capita income

$267,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,932

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

351

Under 5

393

175

5–9

197

218

10–14

244

303

15–19

341

291

20–24

326

613

25–34

687

482

35–44

541

555

45–54

622

197

55–59

221

310

60–64

348

450

65–74

505

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,908	22.4%
18 and over	6,628	77.6%
65 and over	1,121	13.1%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.8%

Black or African American 23%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,009	67.8%
Black or African American	2,039	23%
Two or more races	338	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	330	3.7%
Other race	107	1.2%
Asian	32	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	35.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	34.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	38.6%	25.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	38.1%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$109,399

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 39.7%

$300k–$500k 30.4%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	23.8%
2000–2009	22.9%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	14.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	34.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,050	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	110	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	360	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	479	16.0%
Households with children under 18	1,138	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	871	29.0%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	25.8%
Married	63.3%	61.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.1%
Widowed	1.9%	4.0%
Divorced	10.8%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	114	5.4%
Kindergarten	35	1.6%
Elementary school	807	37.9%
High school	532	25.0%
College / grad school	640	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Professional & management 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	499	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,792	91.3%
Spanish	430	5.5%
Other Indo-European	420	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,066	94.5%
Born in same state	8,038	94.2%
Born in different state	3,119	36.5%
Foreign born	28	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	470	5.5%
Not a US citizen	84	17.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	917	10.7%
Arab	813	9.5%
French	550	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	0.4%
Dutch	24	0.3%
Norwegian	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38651

What city is ZIP code 38651 in?

ZIP code 38651 is primarily assigned to Nesbit, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38651 in?

ZIP code 38651 falls within Desoto County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 38651 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 38651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38651?

The median household income in ZIP code 38651 is $109,399, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 38651?

ZIP code 38651 has an estimated population of 8,536 residents, with a density of 259 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38651?

The median home value in ZIP code 38651 is $267,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38651 in?

ZIP code 38651 observes the CST timezone.