72169 ZIP Code — Tupelo, AR
Jackson County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72169 is located in Tupelo, Arkansas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 10.78 square miles and serves a population of 84 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.
84
population
10.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72169 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72169
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tupelo | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 84 |
| Population density | 8 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3937 |
| Longitude | -91.2205 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 870 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.4% | 63.0% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 25.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.1% | 9.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
84
Population
8
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$63,750
Median household income
$61,993
Per capita income
$47,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment
43
Housing units
1.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
2
15–19
1
11
20–24
10
10
25–34
9
1
35–44
0
8
45–54
6
3
55–59
2
3
60–64
2
3
65–74
2
5
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 6.0% |
| 18 and over | 79 | 94.0% |
| 65 and over | 14 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 90.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 9.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.4% | 63.0% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 25.5% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.1% | 9.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
$10k–$15k
9.1%
$15k–$25k
15.2%
$25k–$35k
15.2%
$35k–$50k
3.0%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$200k+
21.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 9.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 21.2% |
| Median income | $63,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
52.2%
$50k–$100k
43.5%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $47,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 37.7% |
| Single-family detached | 94.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 73.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.2% |
| 3 or more | 45.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.8% |
| Electricity | 21.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 30.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 18 | 54.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 69.8% | 48.7% |
| Married | 23.3% | 25.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 20.5% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 5.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
67.2%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
1.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 18.8% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 81.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Professional & management
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.4% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 25.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 93.6% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 95.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
3.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.4% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 43.8% |
| High cholesterol | 41.8% |
| Diabetes | 15.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 39.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.9% |
| Poor mental health | 19.0% |
| Poor physical health | 18.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 44.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 28.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 1.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.8% |
| Under 18 | 60.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 57.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 82 | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 84 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 84 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 79 | 94.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 34 | 40.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 78.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72169
What city is ZIP code 72169 in?
ZIP code 72169 is primarily assigned to Tupelo, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72169 in?
ZIP code 72169 falls within Jackson County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72169 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 72169 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72169?
The median home value in ZIP code 72169 is $47,500.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72169?
Health data for ZIP code 72169 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 72169?
ZIP code 72169 has an estimated population of 84 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 72169 in?
ZIP code 72169 observes the CST timezone.