City

Tupelo, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Coal County  ·  Oklahoma

👥806Population
💰$46,964Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$83,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.5%Hispanic: 6.5%Other: 16.3%Race
White66.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Other16.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
HS Graduate252 (55.1%)
Some College52 (11.4%)
Associates53 (11.6%)
Bachelors39 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree61 (13.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
HS Grad55.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,964 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$83,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units332
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Tupelo, OK

Tupelo is a city in Oklahoma, located in Coal County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 806 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Tupelo is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,964 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tupelo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tupelo is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.5%).

Tupelo, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Tupelo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74572 806 $46,964 $83,900 $875 4.4% 21.9% 85.7%