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Tupelo, Mississippi · ZIP 38801

Tupelo — ZIP 38801

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Tupelo (38801) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Tupelo. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $210K.

46OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency57%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$210K
Median rent$1,333/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$210K

Median Rent

$1,333/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,687

Violent Crime

157

Property Crime

1,530

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lee County, Mississippi (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Tupelo High School09–122,123
69%
53%
Tupelo Middle School07–081,070
61%
45%
Rankin Elementary School03–05375
61%
50%
Lawndale Elementary School03–05378
48%
47%
Pierce Street Elementary School03–05345
47%
50%
Parkway Elementary SchoolKG–02418Not reportedNot reported
Thomas Street Elementary SchoolKG–02374Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,817

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38801 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 38801 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38801 is approximately $210K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 38801 in Tupelo has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.