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ZIP 38671

Pop. 37,319·DeSoto County·18th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,510/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$441
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ZIP 38671 · $1,510
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,120/yr
At $1,510/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyDeSoto County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 38671 (Southaven, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,319
Median income
$61,843
Median age
33.5
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
27%
25.1%
23.8%
13.3%
Under 1827%
18–3425.1%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.9%
65+13.3%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
42.1%
White48.8%
Black42.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian0.6%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
33.6%
35.5%
22.4%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 38671 in Southaven, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,248 → $1,510
up 21.0%
Income
$54,183 → $61,843
up 14.1%
Population
36,166 → 37,319
up 3.2%
Renter share
38.5% → 35.5%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 22.4%
+2.9 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 38671 in Southaven, MS has increased from $1,248 to $1,510, a 21.0% change over five years. Median household income rose from $54,183 to $61,843 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 36,166 residents to roughly 37,319. Renters now make up 35.5% of households, compared with 38.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.4% of adults here, versus 19.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 38671 in Southaven, MS reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 38671 covers Southaven, MS. The median rent here is $1,510/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($61,843/yr), ZIP 38671 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 38671?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 38671 (Southaven, MS) is $1,510. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 38671 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 38671's median rent of $1,510/mo is $441 (23%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 38671 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 38671 falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #18 out of 39 ZIPs at $1,510/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 38671?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,510/mo in ZIP 38671. The local median household income is $61,843/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 38671?

Rent in ZIP 38671 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 38671 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 38671 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,510/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($61,843/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 38671 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 38671 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 38671 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 38671 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 38671 compare to the rest of Southaven?

ZIP 38671 is more affordable than Southaven overall. At $1,510/mo, it's $62 below the Southaven citywide median of $1,572/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 38671 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 38671 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,510/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 38671's median household income ($61,843/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 38671 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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