38804 ZIP Code
Tupelo, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38804 |
| City/Town: | Tupelo |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,824 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,070 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,526 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,758 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,400 |
| Land Area: | 78.5 sq miles
203.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.2814, -88.6729 |
Population Information (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,824 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,940 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,884 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 835 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,126 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,201 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,351 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,018 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,904 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,313 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,082 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 879 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,321 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,606 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,003 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 185 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $855 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,758 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,703 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,055 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,209 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,494 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,293 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 250 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,201 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,691 | 23.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,559 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,030 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,262 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,300 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,070 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,296 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,536 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,526 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,777 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,513 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 241 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,625 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,395 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 724 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 394 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,079 | 65.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,036 | 29.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 90 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 169 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 420 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 182 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 119 | 0.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 113 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38804 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 434 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 570 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 668 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 574 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 556 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,109 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 814 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,018 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 339 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 621 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38804 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,340 | 84.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 484 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 60 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 511 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38804 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 420 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,429 | 19.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,108 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 429 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 404 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 545 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,754 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 612 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 245 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 189 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,679 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,941 | 65.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,074 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,601 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38804 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,023 | 74.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,058 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,436 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 458 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 189 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 577 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38804 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,151 | 66.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 127 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 512 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 297 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 347 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 415 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 266 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 643 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38804 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 609 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 940 | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,293 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,039 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,042 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,028 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 513 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 520 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 774 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38804 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 376 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 583 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,879 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,341 | 43.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,176 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 403 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38804 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,469 | 36.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 506 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,632 | 54.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38804 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 479 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,609 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,220 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,395 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38804 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 189 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 503 | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 943 | 22.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 741 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 859 | 20.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 728 | 17.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 181 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 65 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,342 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $445 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $855 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,703 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,043 | 45.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,189 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,341 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,144 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,968 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,825 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38804 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,356 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,033 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,220 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 900 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,011 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38804 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,231 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 260 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 209 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,956 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,091 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 715 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,736 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 693 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,280 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,264 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 184 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,275 | 56.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 805 | 35.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38804 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,914 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,770 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 883 | 49.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 874 | 49.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 354 | 20.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,674 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 44 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 150 | 340.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 150 | 340.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 150 | 340.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 77.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 79.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 31 | 70.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38804 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,989 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,725 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 264 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 144 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38804 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,703 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,010 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
Tupelo, MS38804