Tupelo, Mississippi · ZIP 38804

Tupelo — ZIP 38804

Tupelo (38804) scores 40/100 — Below Average for Tupelo. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $205K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency54%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$205K

Median rent$1,317/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: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$205K

Median Rent

$1,317/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 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
Milam Elementary School	06–06	456	58%	48%
Lawhon Elementary School	02–05	575	50%	47%
Joyner Elementary School	KG–02	444	Not reported	Not reported
Early Childhood Education Center	PK–PK	322	Not reported	Not reported
Carver Elementary School	KG–01	312	Not reported	Not 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

16,920

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38804 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 38804 has a school score of 57/100. 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 38804 is approximately $205K. 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 38804 in Tupelo has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.