Hernando, MS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Hernando, MS is a small incorporated city located in DeSoto County in the state of Mississippi. Our data estimates 16,399 residents, places it at 34.850°N, 89.992°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Hernando, MS?

What is the population of Hernando, MS?

Hernando has an estimated population of 16,399. That makes it the 28th largest of the 361 places we list in Mississippi, and the 4th largest of 7 places in DeSoto County. The typical place in Mississippi has about 1,164 residents, so Hernando is roughly 14.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Mississippi with a similar population include Ocean Springs (17,862), Picayune (16,832), McComb (16,672), Long Beach (16,023), Clarksdale (14,894). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Hernando differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Hernando?

Hernando has about 647 people per square mile (250 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Mississippi, it is denser than about 70% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Hernando use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Hernando: 38632, 38651. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Hernando in?

Hernando is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Summerville, GA, about 265 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Hernando located in Mississippi?

Hernando lies in the northern part of Mississippi, at 34.850° north latitude and 89.992° west longitude. The state capital, Jackson, is about 176 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Memphis, TN, roughly 18 miles to the north, which shows how near Hernando is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Memphis, TN, 18 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Hernando, MS?

The closest listed place to Hernando is Southaven, MS, 7.0 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Hernando in?

Hernando is in DeSoto County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 28033. The county contains 7 places in our data, 4 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Southaven (55,780), Olive Branch (38,924), Horn Lake (27,272), Lynchburg (2,533), Bridgetown (2,325). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Hernando from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Hernando is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 327 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,614 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Hernando?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Hernando: Hernando, FL (9,261). When you search for Hernando, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Hernando in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Planning a move to Hernando?

If you are weighing Hernando, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.