Tupelo, MS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 38801 serves a portion of Tupelo, Mississippi, within Lee County. This community is home to approximately 13,985 residents, with a median age of 45.8 years. The median household income of $34,751 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $239,781 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 63% owner-occupied and 37% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Tupelo is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 5.2%, 38801 reflects the economic character of Lee County in Mississippi.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 13,985 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,761 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $34,751 | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $239,781 | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ↑ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.7% | ↑ 73% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,013 | — |