38680 ZIP Code — Walls, MS
Desoto County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38680 is located in Walls, Mississippi, within Desoto County. It covers approximately 24.21 square miles and serves a population of 6,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
About ZIP code 38680
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $65,106.
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.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
6,389
population
24.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38680 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38680
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38680. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Walls | Acceptable |
| Walls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38686 Walls (1.1 mi)
38641 Lake Cormorant (4.7 mi)
38637 Horn Lake (4.8 mi)
38671 Southaven (7 mi)
38109 Memphis (7.1 mi)
38116 Memphis (8.6 mi)
38651 Nesbit (8.9 mi)
38106 Memphis (9.9 mi)
38672 Southaven (10 mi)
38132 Memphis (10.6 mi)
38131 Memphis (10.8 mi)
72301 West Memphis (11 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,389 |
| Population density | 264 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.9564 |
| Longitude | -90.1314 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 662 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 35.4% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 34.9% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 25.4% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
6,389
Population
264
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$65,106
Median household income
$33,734
Per capita income
$173,900
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
1,804
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
172
Under 5
171
249
5–9
247
250
10–14
248
130
15–19
129
134
20–24
133
479
25–34
476
459
35–44
456
494
45–54
491
201
55–59
200
316
60–64
314
200
65–74
199
113
75–84
113
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,525 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 4,864 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 640 | 10.0% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.2%
Black or African American
37.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
6.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,107 | 45.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,583 | 37.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 480 | 7% |
| Other race | 473 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 82 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.8% | 35.4% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 34.9% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 25.4% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
14.5%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $65,106 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
25.8%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,104 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 69.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 12.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.4% |
| Electricity | 41.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.8% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,162 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 243 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 446 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 676 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 866 | 34.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 663 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 24.7% |
| Married | 49.4% | 41.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 18.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
13.7%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 69 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 144 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school | 678 | 46.9% |
| High school | 258 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 297 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Transportation & utilities
19.4%
Retail trade
8.4%
Other services
7.4%
Construction
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Professional & management
5.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.8% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
22.5%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 54.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 185 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 16.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,046 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 157 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 127 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 30 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,106 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,081 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 2,573 | 40.3% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 283 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 86 | 30.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 496 | 7.8% |
| French | 452 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 248 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 5 | 0.1% |
| English | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38680
What city is ZIP code 38680 in?
ZIP code 38680 is primarily assigned to Walls, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38680 in?
ZIP code 38680 falls within Desoto County, Mississippi.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38680?
The median home value in ZIP code 38680 is $173,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 38680?
ZIP code 38680 has an estimated population of 6,389 residents, with a density of 264 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38680?
The median household income in ZIP code 38680 is $65,106, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38680 in?
ZIP code 38680 observes the CST timezone.