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Tupelo, MS
City in Lee County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38801, 38804, 38826.
Population
37,791
Land area
64.4sq mi
People per sq mi
587
ZIP codes
3
Tupelo and its ZIP codes
Tupelo at a glance
- Tupelo is about 9.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $66,257 a year, 17% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,800 (25% above Mississippi) and median rent is $976 a month.
Local data for Tupelo, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools22
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks42
- Post Offices3
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants263
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Tupelo, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,257
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$212,800
Median rent
$976/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,889), German Americans (1,653), Mexican Americans (1,521).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Tupelo.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,348
52,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
PPP loans
$91.9M
1,872 loans, 10,465 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tupelo, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tupelo, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tupelo, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Tupelo
3 in or overlapping Tupelo. Population shown
Cities near Tupelo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlantersvilleTown | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| VeronaCity | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
| SaltilloCity | 8.1 mi | 9.5 |
| ShermanTown | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.8 |
| ShannonTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| GuntownTown | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| MantachieTown | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| NettletonCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| PontotocCity | 16 mi | 11.2 |
| BaldwynCity | 17 mi | 11.6 |
| EcruTown | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| OkolonaCity | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| AlgomaTown | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tupelo, MS in?
- Tupelo is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Tupelo, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tupelo include 38801, 38804, 38826.
- What is the population of Tupelo, MS?
- About 37,791 people live in Tupelo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tupelo?
- Nearby places include Plantersville (5.1 mi), Verona (5.5 mi), Saltillo (8.1 mi), Sherman (9 mi), Mooreville (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023