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Hernando, MS
City in DeSoto County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38651.
Population
17,949
Land area
25.6sq mi
People per sq mi
701
ZIP codes
1
Hernando and its ZIP codes
Hernando at a glance
- Hernando is about 11 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $76,950 a year, 36% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,900 (86% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
Local data for Hernando, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hernando, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,950
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$315,900
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,721), Mexican Americans (1,094), German Americans (979).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeSoto County. PPP loans are for Hernando.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,958
73,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,912 per person
PPP loans
$12.1M
260 loans, 1,691 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hernando, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hernando, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
467
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hernando, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Hernando
1 in or overlapping Hernando. Population shown
Cities near Hernando
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BridgetownCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| SouthavenCity | 6.3 mi | 41.3 |
| Horn LakeCity | 7.7 mi | 16 |
| Olive BranchCity | 9.3 mi | 55.8 |
| EudoraCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.9 |
| LynchburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| ColdwaterTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| WallsTown | 11 mi | 11.8 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| ByhaliaTown | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| SenatobiaCity | 17 mi | 15.6 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| Germantown, TNCity | 19 mi | 20 |
| Horseshoe Lake, ARTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hernando, MS in?
- Hernando is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Hernando, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hernando include 38651.
- What is the population of Hernando, MS?
- About 17,949 people live in Hernando, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hernando?
- Nearby places include Bridgetown (5.1 mi), Southaven (6.3 mi), Horn Lake (7.7 mi), Olive Branch (9.3 mi), Eudora (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023