Horn Lake
City in DeSoto County, Mississippi

Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, with 26,736 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynchburg, 3.2 miles W.
- 26,736residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 16.0 sq miland area · 41.5 km²
- 1,668 / sq mipopulation density
- 38637main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Horn Lake
Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) south of Memphis, Tennessee. The population was 26,736 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 26,574 in 2024. making it the 13th most populous city in Mississippi.
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Living in Horn Lake
- Median household income
- $53,311
- Median home value
- $171,400
- Median rent
- $1,435/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Horn Lake had 26,736 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,736 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,668 per sq mi (644 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Horn Lake at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | DeSoto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,736 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.03 sq mi (41.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9521° N, 90.0492° W |
| ZIP codes | 38637, 38671 |
| Official website | hornlake.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2833700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Horn Lake
- Lynchburg3.2 mi W
- Southaven4.1 mi E
- Lakeview5.5 mi NW
- Walls6.7 mi W
- Hernando7.8 mi SE
- Bridgetown9.2 mi SE
- Eudora10.1 mi SW
- Memphis, TN11.8 mi N
- Olive Branch11.8 mi E
- Horseshoe Lake, AR14.9 mi W
- West Memphis, AR16.1 mi NW
- Germantown, TN17.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Horn Lake
What county is Horn Lake in?
Horn Lake is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Horn Lake, MS?
26,736 people lived in Horn Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Horn Lake, MS?
The main ZIP code is 38637. Other ZIP codes: 38671.
What is the elevation of Horn Lake?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Horn Lake?
Lynchburg (3.2 mi), Southaven (4.1 mi), Lakeview (5.5 mi), Walls (6.7 mi), Hernando (7.8 mi).
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