38801 ZIP Code
Tupelo, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38801 |
| City/Town: | Tupelo |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,680 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,141 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,021 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,637 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,200 |
| Land Area: | 73.0 sq miles
189.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2226, -88.7746 |
Population Information (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,680 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,369 | 45.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,311 | 55.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,992 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,121 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,162 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,944 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,816 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,409 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,893 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,571 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,651 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,665 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,323 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,632 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 501 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $919 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,637 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,748 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,889 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,374 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,374 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,645 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,176 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,645 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,969 | 25.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,342 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,104 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,318 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,091 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,141 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,087 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,689 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,021 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,196 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,202 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 844 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,860 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,861 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,400 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 941 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,675 | 46.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,628 | 45.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 212 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,362 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 764 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,721 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,787 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,384 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 374 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 652 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 539 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,193 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,182 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,536 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,808 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,672 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,964 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 549 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 653 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,822 | 90.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 826 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 39 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 113 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 333 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 778 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,218 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 158 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,865 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 798 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 110 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 631 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,025 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,436 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,145 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 703 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 269 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,683 | 86.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,445 | 65.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,730 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,452 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,277 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,827 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,588 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 581 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 213 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,328 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,372 | 68.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 781 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 485 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 475 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 329 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,151 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 833 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,442 | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,983 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,962 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,410 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,024 | 22.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,843 | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 745 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 65 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 118 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,429 | 10.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 526 | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,621 | 19.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,349 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,540 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 172 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,386 | 45.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 365 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,897 | 50.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 65 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 641 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,801 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,975 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,331 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 438 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 810 | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,737 | 23.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,600 | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,796 | 24.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 576 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 345 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 72 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,205 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $428 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $919 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,748 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,225 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,962 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,090 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,086 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,878 | 33.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,180 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,645 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,929 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,319 | 50.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 300 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 934 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,781 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,250 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 573 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 443 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,532 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,399 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,303 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,253 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,212 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,135 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,796 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 375 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,855 | 48.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,566 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,242 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,240 | 7.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,200 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 928 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 278 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 112 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,486 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,194 | 1038.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,194 | 1038.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,194 | 1038.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 74 | 64.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 7.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 871 | 757.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,688 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,982 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,706 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,304 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 150 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 112 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 140 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,748 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,401 | 88.5% | 89.4% |
Tupelo, MS38801