Lee County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 12 ZIP codes · 9 cities
12
ZIP codes
82,883
population (2021)
+0.0%
pop change since 2010
28081
FIPS code
Lee County ZIP code map
About Lee County
Lee County is located in Mississippi and contains 12 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 82,883 as of 2021,
an increase of
0% from 82,910 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lee County is 28081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 82,883 |
| 2010 population | 82,910 |
| Change | +0.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28081 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lee County
ZIP codes for Lee County, MS (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38801 | Tupelo | Lee | View map |
| 38802 | Tupelo | Lee | View map |
| 38803 | Tupelo | Lee | View map |
| 38804 | Tupelo | Lee | View map |
| 38824 | Baldwyn | Lee | View map |
| 38826 | Belden | Lee | View map |
| 38849 | Guntown | Lee | View map |
| 38857 | Mooreville | Lee | View map |
| 38862 | Plantersville | Lee | View map |
| 38866 | Saltillo | Lee | View map |
| 38868 | Shannon | Lee | View map |
| 38879 | Verona | Lee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
87,245
Population
37.1
Median age
$64,019
Median household income
$32,981
Per capita income
$159,456
Median home value
$827
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
29,269
Housing units
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,859
Under 5
2,832
2,982
5–9
2,953
3,212
10–14
3,182
3,042
15–19
3,013
2,655
20–24
2,630
5,886
25–34
5,830
5,645
35–44
5,591
5,625
45–54
5,571
2,589
55–59
2,564
2,809
60–64
2,782
3,893
65–74
3,856
2,114
75–84
2,093
521
85+
516
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21,824 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 65,421 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 12,993 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.7%
Black or African American
28.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
2.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,301 | 62.7% |
| Black or African American | 25,918 | 28.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,618 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 2,019 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,948 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 787 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $64,019 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.6%
$50k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,456 |
| Median rent / month | $827 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 16.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.6% |
| Electricity | 58.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16,947 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,229 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,631 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,964 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,277 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,264 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 26.0% |
| Married | 55.7% | 52.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,270 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,031 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 10,252 | 48.6% |
| High school | 4,891 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,883 | 18.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Manufacturing
22.3%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Construction
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.2% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 22.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.1% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
32.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,042 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 81,554 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,223 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 834 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 265 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 85,210 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 84,796 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 67,006 | 79.0% |
| Foreign born | 414 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,035 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 652 | 39.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,042 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 7,603 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 6,825 | 7.8% |
| English | 297 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 85 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 49 | 0.1% |
| German | 34 | 0% |
| Irish | 16 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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