Southaven
City in DeSoto County, Mississippi
Southaven is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, with 54,648 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 308 ft (94 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Horn Lake, 4.1 miles W.
- 54,648residents (2020 Census)
- 308 ftelevation · 94 m
- 41.3 sq miland area · 107.0 km²
- 1,323 / sq mipopulation density
- 38671main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Southaven
Southaven is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is a principal city in the Greater Memphis. The population was 54,648 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 57,493 in 2024, making it the third-most populous city in Mississippi and the largest suburb of Memphis by population. Southaven surpassed Bartlett, Tennessee as Memphis' largest suburb by population according to the 2024 Census estimates. Southaven is traversed north to south by the I-55/I-69 freeway. The city's name derives from the fact that Southaven is located south of Whitehaven, a neighborhood in Memphis.
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Living in Southaven
- Median household income
- $78,483
- Median home value
- $236,300
- Median rent
- $1,445/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Southaven had 54,648 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,648 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,323 per sq mi (511 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southaven at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | DeSoto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 54,648 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.30 sq mi (107.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9519° N, 89.9768° W |
| ZIP codes | 38671, 38637, 38651, 38672 |
| Official website | southaven.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2869280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southaven
- Horn Lake4.1 mi W
- Bridgetown5.9 mi SE
- Hernando7.1 mi S
- Lynchburg7.3 mi W
- Olive Branch7.7 mi E
- Lakeview9.4 mi W
- Walls10.7 mi W
- Memphis, TN10.9 mi N
- Eudora12.8 mi SW
- Germantown, TN14.2 mi NE
- Collierville, TN17.2 mi NE
- Byhalia17.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Southaven
What county is Southaven in?
Southaven is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Southaven, MS?
54,648 people lived in Southaven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Southaven, MS?
The main ZIP code is 38671. Other ZIP codes: 38637, 38651, 38672.
What is the elevation of Southaven?
308 feet (94 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Southaven?
Horn Lake (4.1 mi), Bridgetown (5.9 mi), Hernando (7.1 mi), Lynchburg (7.3 mi), Olive Branch (7.7 mi).
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