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Batesville, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38606

Panola County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,127
24/sq mi
$54,539
Median income
$162,100
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Batesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi, home to 16,127 residents across 683.3 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38606 reports a modest median household income of $54,539 (4% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,758. Poverty here runs at 20.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $162,100 (21% above the state average); renters pay a median of $914 monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 38606, plus 5 more within Panola County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 38606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Batesville, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38606.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38606, Batesville, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,127

Population

683.3

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38606?

35.8

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 46.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,539

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$29,758

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38606 ranks nationally

Batesville, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,539 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,678

Total Housing Units

5,772

Occupied Units

906

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$162,100

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38606 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 153
2021 +10.3% 169
2022 +14.9% 194
2023 +17.5% 228
2024 +1.2% 231

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 401 business establishments in ZIP 38606, employing approximately 7,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,668,000.

401

Businesses

7,485

Employees

$337.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 103 25.7%
Health care and social assistance 55 13.7%
Finance and insurance 40 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 36 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 34 8.5%
Construction 25 6.2%
Wholesale trade 19 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.7%
Manufacturing 17 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.2%
Information 9 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.0%
Utilities 5 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38606 vs 38620 →

ZIP 38606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38606 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38606 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38620 Courtland, MS 3,375 6.1 mi
38658 Pope, MS 2,074 8.3 mi
38666 Sardis, MS 6,915 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Panola County

38666 standard
Sardis, MS
Pop: 6,915
38619 standard
Como, MS
Pop: 5,004
38620 standard
Courtland, MS
Pop: 3,375
38658 standard
Pope, MS
Pop: 2,074
38621 standard
Crenshaw, MS
Pop: 1,910

Related Areas

Panola County Batesville, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38606 in? ▼
ZIP code 38606 (Batesville) is located in Panola County, Mississippi. Panola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/panola-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38606? ▼
ZIP code 38606 in Batesville, MS has a population of 16,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38606 is $54,539, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38606 is $162,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38606 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38606? ▼
ZIP code 38606 has 401 business establishments employing approximately 7,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38606 are: Retail trade (103), Health care and social assistance (55), Finance and insurance (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38606 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38606? ▼
In ZIP code 38606, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38606 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38606? ▼
In ZIP code 38606, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38606 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.