ZIP Code 38801 Demographics & Data

All About Tupelo, MS (ZIP Code 38801)

Mississippi

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 38801

The ZIP Code 38801 is associated with the city of Tupelo in Mississippi in Lee County in the U.S. An estimated 18.6% of residents in the 38801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 36.4 years. It is estimated that about 26.3% of residents in this Mississippi region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,391. The median household income is $48,585, while about 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 29,767.

Population in 38801

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38801 is 29,767.

Tupelo, MS

The 38801 ZIP Code is associated with Tupelo, MS in Lee County.

Area Codes associated with 38801

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38801 include 662.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38801

Sunrise: 6:34 am
Sunset: 4:47 pm
Sunrise in 38801 6:34 am
Sunrise in 38801 4:47 pm

Weather forecast for 38801

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 38801

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 38801 Fair

Internet in 38801

An estimated 85.5% of households in ZIP Code 38801 have a computer, while about 74.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38801

In ZIP Code 38801, the gender split is approximately 45.4% male and an estimated 54.6% female.

Health Insurance in 38801

Approximately 12.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38801 (Tupelo, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38801

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38801, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 38801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (51.6%), followed by Black or African American (45.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38801

Industry Percent
White 51.6%
Black or African American 45.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38801

The median household income in ZIP Code 38801 is $48,585, while the region's mean household income is $63,590. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,391. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38801 of $25,391 is approximately 4.19% more than the per capita income in Mississippi overall of $24,369. An estimated 14.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately48.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.9% of the population in 38801 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.1% of 38801 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38801

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.1%
$200,000 or more per year 3.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38801

In ZIP Code 38801, 84.6% of the population graduated high school, while 26.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.7% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38801

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.7%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree 9.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38801

Residents of ZIP Code 38801 are younger than average. The median age of 36.4 years in ZIP Code 38801 is approximately 4.46% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 38801 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 38801 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38801

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.4%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 7.7%
15 to 19 years 6.9%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 14.4%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 12.9%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 4.9%
65 to 74 years 8.3%
75 to 84 years 5.7%
85 years and over 1.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38801

In ZIP Code 38801, 93.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lee County region.

Language Spoken in 38801

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.8%
Spanish 4.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.0%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38801

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38801, an estimated 23.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Lee County region.

Age of Housing in 38801

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38801

In 38801, 62.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.5 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 38801 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38801

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 22.7%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.0%
Public administration 2.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38801 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38801

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38801 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38801 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38801

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38801

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38801 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38801 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes electricity rates in 38801 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38801

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38801 9.68¢/kWh 9.45¢/kWh 5.79¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.01¢/kWh 11.94¢/kWh 6.99¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38801

Month ZIP Code 38801 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.34 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.37 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.6 5.13 7.3
May 5.9 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.96 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.7 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.01 6.08 6.65
Sep 6 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.55 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.88 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.98 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes solar power levels in 38801 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38801 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38801, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38801 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lee County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38801

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 216
Credit reporting or credit repair services 204
Debt collection 35
Checking or savings account 9
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Other 18
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38801

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 191
Improper use of your report 135
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 52
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 37
Attempts to collect debt not owed 20
Other 51
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 38801. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.