| ZIP Code | 38801 |
| ZIP Code Name | Tupelo |
| Primary County | Lee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 29,901 |
| Area Code(s) | 662 |
| Current Time | CDT |
38801 is a United States ZIP Code located in Tupelo Mississippi. Portions of 38801 are also in Verona. 38801 is primarily within Lee County with some portions in Pontotoc County. 38801 is within the Tupelo Area.
38801 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 38801 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38801 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38801 is 4.1%.
| Population | 29,901 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.28% |
| Population Density | 402 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,276 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $56,393 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $56,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.49% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,944 | 49.84% |
| Black | 13,267 | 44.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,473 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,677 | 35.24% |
| Black | 2,616 | 54.97% |
| Hispanic | 349 | 7.33% |
| Asian | 115 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,167 | 7.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,856 | 18.26% |
| High School Diploma | 4,470 | 28.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 235 | 1.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 574 | 3.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,705 | 23.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,363 | 8.72% |
| Masters Degree | 879 | 5.62% |
| Professional Degree | 270 | 1.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 114 | 0.73% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65a - Blackland Prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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