PlainZIP

Tupelo, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38804

Lee County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,285
83/sq mi
$64,420
Median income
$219,700
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tupelo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38804 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, home to 17,285 residents across 209.5 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38804 reports a modest median household income of $64,420 (23% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,832. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $219,700 (63% above the state average); renters pay a median of $872 monthly, and 63.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 38804 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 38804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tupelo, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38804.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38804, Tupelo, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,285

Population

209.5

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38804?

38.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 26.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$64,420

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$39,832

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38804 ranks nationally

Tupelo, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,420 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,853

Total Housing Units

6,978

Occupied Units

875

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$219,700

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$872

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38804 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 161
2021 +7.9% 174
2022 +15.1% 200
2023 +2.5% 205
2024 +6.1% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 816 business establishments in ZIP 38804, employing approximately 11,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $481,362,000.

816

Businesses

11,985

Employees

$481.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 169 20.7%
Accommodation and food services 122 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 11.8%
Finance and insurance 82 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 78 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.8%
Wholesale trade 29 3.5%
Construction 26 3.2%
Manufacturing 26 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.3%
Information 14 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Educational services 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38804 vs 38866 →

ZIP 38804 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38804 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38804 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38804 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38866 Saltillo, MS 11,897 5.9 mi
38857 Mooreville, MS 3,252 5.4 mi
38879 Verona, MS 785 7.1 mi
38801 Tupelo, MS 29,871 7.2 mi
38862 Plantersville, MS 2,731 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

38801 standard
Tupelo, MS
Pop: 29,871
38866 standard
Saltillo, MS
Pop: 11,897
38849 standard
Guntown, MS
Pop: 5,702
38868 standard
Shannon, MS
Pop: 5,481
38826 standard
Belden, MS
Pop: 4,703
38857 standard
Mooreville, MS
Pop: 3,252

Related Areas

Lee County Tupelo, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38804 in? ▼
ZIP code 38804 (Tupelo) is located in Lee County, Mississippi. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38804? ▼
ZIP code 38804 in Tupelo, MS has a population of 17,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38804? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38804 is $64,420, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38804? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38804 is $219,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38804? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38804 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38804? ▼
ZIP code 38804 has 816 business establishments employing approximately 11,985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38804? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38804 are: Retail trade (169), Accommodation and food services (122), Professional, scientific, and technical services (96). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38804? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38804 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38804? ▼
In ZIP code 38804, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38804? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38804 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38804? ▼
In ZIP code 38804, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38804? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38804 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.