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ZIP 38801

Part of Tupelo, MS
Pop. 29,858·Lee County·28th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,333/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$632
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ZIP 38801 · $1,333
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$1,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,996/yr
At $1,333/mo median
Location
CityTupelo
StateMS
CountyLee County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 38801 (Tupelo, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,858
Median income
$62,946
Median age
36.6
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
26.2%
21.7%
25.3%
15.7%
Under 1826.2%
18–3421.7%
35–5425.3%
55–6411.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
44%
45.7%
White44%
Black45.7%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian1.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
15%
25.2%
31.3%
28.4%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 38801 in Tupelo, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,393 → $62,946
up 11.6%
Population
29,901 → 29,858
down 0.1%
Renter share
36.4% → 37.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.6% → 28.4%
-0.2 pts
Median age
35.2 → 36.6
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,393 in 2021 to $62,946 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 38801 covers Tupelo, MS. The median rent here is $1,333/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($62,946/yr), ZIP 38801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 38801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 38801 (Tupelo, MS) is $1,333. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 38801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 38801's median rent of $1,333/mo is $632 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 38801 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 38801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #28 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,333/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 38801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,333/mo in ZIP 38801. The local median household income is $62,946/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 38801?

Rent in ZIP 38801 has increased 14.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 38801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 38801 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,333/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($62,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 38801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 38801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 38801 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 38801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 38801 compare to the rest of Tupelo?

ZIP 38801 is more affordable than Tupelo overall. At $1,333/mo, it's $48 below the Tupelo citywide median of $1,381/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 38801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 38801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,333/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 38801's median household income ($62,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 38801 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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