ZIP Code 38637, Mississippi
ZIP Code 38637 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38637 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 26,647. The land area covers 15.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,647 | ±43 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,072 | ±534 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,987 | ±526 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,072 | ±534 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 915 | ±252 |
| Median Home Value | $171,400 | ±$8,259 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,435 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,311 | ±$4,177 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,749 | ±$1,650 |
| Poverty Rate | 19% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,014 | ±1,098 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,621 | ±672 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±6.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GUS Population: 195,871 (2024)
ID: 168566
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: BOARD PRESIDENT
365 LOSHER ST, STE 300, HERNANDO MS 38632
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Memphis, TN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | WEST MEMPHIS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Memphis, TN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WEST MEMPHIS, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
|
College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 6530 Interstate Blvd., Horn Lake, MS, 38637 |
6622801443
|
|
M. R. DYE PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 0.9 mi away | 2885 GOODMAN ROAD, HORN LAKE, MS, 38637 |
(662) 393-5654
|
|
Concorde Career College-Southaven
|
College | 3.8 mi away | 7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103, Southaven, MS, 38671 |
6624299909
|
|
M. R. DAVIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 3.5 mi away | 8554 NORTHWEST DRIVE, SOUTHAVEN, MS, 38671 |
(662) 342-0102
|
|
Remington College-Memphis Campus
|
College | 9.0 mi away | 2710 Nonconnah Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38132 |
9012914239
|
|
WALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 5.1 mi away | 7181 DELTA BLUFF PARKWAY, WALLS, MS, 38680 |
(662) 781-3664
|
|
Health-Tech Institute of Memphis
|
College Vocational | 9.4 mi away | 3874 Viscount Avenue, Suite 1, Memphis, TN, 38118 |
9013104035
|
|
WHITEHAVEN BRANCH
|
Library | 6.4 mi away | 4120 MILL BRANCH, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116 |
(901) 415-2781
|
|
Mid-South Christian College
|
College | 11.0 mi away | 4540 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, TN, 38118-3151 |
9013754400
|
|
LEVI BRANCH
|
Library | 6.8 mi away | 3676 HWY 61 S., MEMPHIS, TN, 38109 |
(901) 415-2773
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MEMPHIS INTL AP, TN US, located 8.1 miles from ZCTA5 38637. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.9° | 33.3° | 42.1° | 4.14" | 0.9" |
| February | 55.5° | 36.7° | 46.1° | 4.55" | 1.0" |
| March | 64.2° | 44.3° | 54.2° | 5.74" | 0.5" |
| April | 73.4° | 53.0° | 63.2° | 5.87" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.7° | 62.4° | 72.1° | 5.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.4° | 70.4° | 79.9° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.9° | 73.6° | 82.8° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.5° | 72.6° | 82.1° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.0° | 65.9° | 76.0° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.1° | 54.0° | 64.6° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.6° | 42.9° | 52.7° | 4.69" | 0.1" |
| December | 53.4° | 36.2° | 44.8° | 5.49" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Lake city | City | 0.1 mi | — |
| Lynchburg CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Southaven city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Lakeview CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Walls town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Hernando city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38637. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.