ZIP code 38801
Where is ZIP code 38801?
Tupelo, Mississippi
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38801 belongs to Tupelo, Mississippi in Lee County. 38801 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 29,858 people live in the 38801 area, where the median household income is $62,946. The closest ZIP codes are 38802 (Tupelo, 3 mi southwest), 38804 (Tupelo, 3.4 mi northeast) and 38879 (Verona, 4.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 38801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tupelo |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.2538, -88.7209 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38801
| Population | 29,858 · higher than 97% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 409 · higher than 87% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.6 years · lower than 70% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $62,946 · higher than 75% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,638 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $197,100 · higher than 85% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $996 a month |
| Housing units | 13,738 |
| Households | 11,583 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 72.98 sq mi (plus 0.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38801. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38801
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38802 | Tupelo, MS | 3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38804 | Tupelo, MS | 3.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 38879 | Verona, MS | 4.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 38803 | Tupelo, MS | 5.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38862 | Plantersville, MS | 6.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 38857 | Mooreville, MS | 7.4 mi E | Standard |
| 38826 | Belden, MS | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 38868 | Shannon, MS | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 38866 | Saltillo, MS | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 38869 | Sherman, MS | 9.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 38858 | Nettleton, MS | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 38855 | Mantachie, MS | 14 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38801 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38801
123 MAIN ST
TUPELO MS 38801
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ballardsville, Bissell, Chesterville and Mount Vernon: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38801-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Tupelo, MS
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38801?
- 38801 is a Tupelo, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38801 in?
- ZIP code 38801 is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38801 in?
- 38801 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38801?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38801 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38801?
- About 29,858 people live in ZIP code 38801, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38801?
- The median household income in 38801 is $62,946 a year, higher than 75% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38801?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38801 are 38802 (Tupelo, 3 miles), 38804 (Tupelo, 3.4 miles), 38879 (Verona, 4.1 miles) and 38803 (Tupelo, 5.6 miles).