Highland Circle, a Tupelo historic district listed on the National Register in 2006, is in ZIP 38804 and the Carver and Lawhon elementary zone.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Sources: the City of Tupelo’s overlay and historic district map, the National Park Service’s National Register data, the Tupelo Public School District’s K-5 zone map (PDF), the Mississippi Succeeds Report Card, Zillow Research and OpenStreetMap.

Highland Circle is a small residential historic district on the north side of central Tupelo, built around a curving street of the same name. The City of Tupelo’s historic district map shows it as a National Register of Historic Places district, listed in 2006, and OpenStreetMap names it as a place.

What this means for you

  • High school: Tupelo High School. The K-5 zone is Carver Elementary (K-1) and Lawhon Elementary (2-5).
  • Home values: $204,377 typical value in ZIP code 38804 in September 2026, by Zillow’s index.
  • Nearest I-22 exit: Exit 86 at U.S. 45, about 3.5 miles by road.

Where it is

The district sits just east of North Gloster Street, north of the Historic Downtown Neighborhood. The National Register listing covers Highland Circle, North Madison Street, Oak Grove Road and West Jackson Street, as our history and landmarks guide records from the National Park Service’s data. Streets inside the mapped boundary also include Summerford Street, Clift Road and Professional Circle, according to OpenStreetMap.

It is in ZIP code 38804 and City Council Ward 4, whose council member is Nettie Davis, the city’s council page says.

What the listing means for owners

A National Register listing recognizes a place’s history; on its own it does not put a private owner’s remodeling under city review. Highland Circle is not one of the overlay districts in chapter 5 of the city’s development code (PDF), and it is not a local historic district like Mill Village. The base zoning on the city’s zoning map applies. To check what applies to one lot, call the Planning Division, 662-841-6510; our building permits and zoning guide has the permit steps.

Schools

On the district’s K-5 zone map (PDF), Highland Circle is in the Carver and Lawhon zone. The line with the Joyner and Rankin zone runs to the west, near Gloster Street, so families on the western edge should confirm their address with Student Support Services, 662-841-8955. Grades are the state’s 2025-26 accountability grades.

Grades School Address State grade, 2025-26
K-1 Carver Elementary 910 N. Green St. A
2-5 Lawhon Elementary 140 Lake St. A
6 Milam Elementary 720 W. Jefferson St. C
7-8 Tupelo Middle School 1009 Varsity Drive B
9-12 Tupelo High School 4125 Golden Wave Drive C

More in our schools guide.

Home values

Zillow does not publish a figure for Highland Circle alone. For ZIP code 38804, the Zillow Home Value Index was $204,377 in September 2026, up 6.3% from $192,237 a year earlier; the Tupelo figure was $216,061. The index is a modeled typical value for the middle third of homes, not a sale price. Mississippi deeds do not show sale prices, so there is no public record of what a given house sold for. More: our home prices guide.

Parks and trails

  • Gumtree Park, 683 N. Front St., about a quarter mile east: 22 acres with eight outdoor courts, two multipurpose fields, a playground, an amphitheater, a half-mile walking trail and a 40-person storm shelter, according to Tupelo Parks and Recreation.
  • Rob Leake City Park, 1107 Joyner Ave., about three-quarters of a mile west: 17 lighted tennis courts, a splash pad, a playground and a half-mile trail.
  • Fairpark, 71 Troy St., downtown: a free splash pad and playground.

More in our parks and trails guide.

Getting around

Distances are measured on the road network with OpenStreetMap data; they are not drive times.

  • City Hall: about 1 mile.
  • I-22: Exit 86 at U.S. 45, about 3.5 miles.
  • Tupelo Regional Airport: about 3.4 miles.
  • Memphis International Airport: about 97 miles.
  • Tupelo Transit: on-demand, curb-to-curb rides on weekdays, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 662-269-3735, the city says. There are no fixed bus routes.

More in our getting around guide.

Groceries and everyday stores

From OpenStreetMap, within about three-quarters of a mile:

  • Walgreens, North Gloster Street and West Main Street
  • Kroger, West Main Street
  • Walmart Neighborhood Market, South Gloster Street

Related: Tupelo neighborhoods, the Historic Downtown Neighborhood and Park Hill.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Highland Circle in Tupelo?

Just east of North Gloster Street and north of the Historic Downtown Neighborhood, on Highland Circle, North Madison Street and Oak Grove Road. It is in ZIP code 38804 and City Council Ward 4.

Is Highland Circle a historic district?

Yes. The Highland Circle Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, according to the City of Tupelo’s historic district map. It is not one of the city’s design review overlay districts.

What schools serve Highland Circle in Tupelo?

The Tupelo Public School District’s zone map puts Highland Circle in the Carver Elementary (K-1) and Lawhon Elementary (2-5) zone, then Milam Elementary, Tupelo Middle School and Tupelo High School.

What is the typical home value in Highland Circle?

Zillow does not publish a figure for Highland Circle. For ZIP code 38804, which includes it, the typical home value was $204,377 in September 2026, up 6.3% in a year.