38801 ZIP Code — Tupelo, MS
Lee County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38801 is located in Tupelo, Mississippi, within Lee County. It covers approximately 72.98 square miles and serves a population of 29,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.
About ZIP code 38801
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $60,141. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,680
population
72.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tupelo | Acceptable |
| Tupelo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38826 Belden (6.9 mi)
38804 Tupelo (7.2 mi)
38868 Shannon (8.4 mi)
38862 Plantersville (8.9 mi)
38857 Mooreville (11.3 mi)
38866 Saltillo (11.8 mi)
38841 Ecru (14.2 mi)
38858 Nettleton (14.6 mi)
38863 Pontotoc (15.4 mi)
38828 Blue Springs (15.9 mi)
38828 Blue Springs (15.9 mi)
38849 Guntown (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,680 |
| Population density | 407 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 72.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2187 |
| Longitude | -88.7658 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 662 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 47.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
29,680
Population
407
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$60,141
Median household income
$31,816
Per capita income
$168,200
Median home value
$919
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
9,263
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
897
Under 5
1,095
956
5–9
1,165
974
10–14
1,188
876
15–19
1,068
818
20–24
998
1,986
25–34
2,423
1,754
35–44
2,139
1,609
45–54
1,962
744
55–59
907
750
60–64
915
1,047
65–74
1,276
735
75–84
897
226
85+
275
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,277 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 22,403 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,456 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.5%
Black or African American
43.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Other race
4.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,675 | 43.5% |
| Black or African American | 13,628 | 43.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,721 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 1,362 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 764 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 212 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.6% | 47.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 17.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
10.2%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $60,141 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
21.7%
$200k–$300k
24.4%
$300k–$500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,200 |
| Median rent / month | $919 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 13.9% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.8% |
| Electricity | 50.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,225 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 347 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,090 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,086 | 34.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,878 | 33.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,180 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 29.6% |
| Married | 50.0% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
25.3%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 573 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 443 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,532 | 48.7% |
| High school | 1,399 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,303 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Manufacturing
22.7%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Professional & management
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Construction
5.5%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.6% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 23.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.7% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
29.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 41.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 12.8% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,212 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,688 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 893 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 750 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 78 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,486 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 28,371 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 21,882 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 115 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,194 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 158 | 13.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,172 | 7.3% |
| French | 2,125 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 2,001 | 6.7% |
| English | 72 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
| Polish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38801
What city is ZIP code 38801 in?
ZIP code 38801 is primarily assigned to Tupelo, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38801 in?
ZIP code 38801 falls within Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38801?
The median home value in ZIP code 38801 is $168,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 38801?
ZIP code 38801 has an estimated population of 29,680 residents, with a density of 407 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38801?
The median household income in ZIP code 38801 is $60,141, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38801 in?
ZIP code 38801 observes the CST timezone.