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U.S. ZIP Code · MS38637

DeSoto County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$202,464[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-28.7%
vs metro
-14.4%
vs state
+33.3%
ZIP 38637 location in MS
Location of ZIP 38637 in MS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 38637 is worth $202,464 — 14.4% below the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,529 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,529[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$948[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for DeSoto County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
26,647[3]
Median household income
$53,311[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of DeSoto County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+451[5]
Moved in
6,197
Moved out
5,746

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • HORN LAKE HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

    1,291 students

  • HORN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

    993 students

  • HORN LAKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

    882 students

  • HORN LAKE ELEM

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

    509 students

  • SHADOW OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

    433 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.4%
Annual rent$18,343

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,024
Loan principal$161,971
Down payment$40,493
Total interest paid$206,585

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.83
Monthly cost to own$1,272
Monthly rent$1,529

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
73rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
65th percentile[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38637?
The typical home in 38637 is worth $202,464, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38637?
Home values in 38637 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 38637?
A typical home in 38637 rents for about $1,529 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 38637?
The effective property tax rate in 38637 is 0.5% — roughly $948 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38637?
ZIP code 38637 has a population of 26,647 and a median household income of $53,311.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Tunica Resorts CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $200,252
    Gross yield
  • Covington, TN

    Typical home
    $209,656
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $192,811
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Waterford CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $186,345
    Gross yield
  • Lamar CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $180,047
    Gross yield
  • Victoria CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $228,120
    Gross yield

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