Batesville, MS ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
38606	Standard	15,612	100.00%	Terza

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Population & Demographics

Batesville, MS has 14,970 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.5%) and 35-39 (5.5%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 0.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.2% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	15,612
Total Households:	5,847
Total Housing Units:	6,561
Average Household Size:	2.62
Average Family Size:	3.29

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	7,523
Total Households:	2,797
Total Housing Units:	3,089
Average Household Size:	2.60
Average Family Size:	3.37

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	15,927	15,562	15,628	16,081	15,267	15,307	15,109	16,287	15,594	15,538	14,657	15,509	14,970
Decennial Census	16,127	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,612	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.8

Male Median Age: 37.5

Female Median Age: 39.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	509	493	660	573	486	431	398	419	417	456	481	512	476	414	331	211	129	96
Female	496	495	570	541	465	472	530	511	516	486	473	571	547	457	370	244	191	185
Total	1,005	988	1,230	1,114	951	903	928	930	933	942	954	1,083	1,023	871	701	455	320	281

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,014	51.44%
Black:	6,806	43.68%
Hispanic:*	445	2.86%
Asian:	53	0.34%
American Indian:	27	0.17%
Hawaiian:	3	0.02%
Other:	232	1.49%
Total:	15,580	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	7,492	47.99%	37.5 years
Females:	8,120	52.01%	39.8 years
Total:	15,612	100%	38.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	3,444	45.78%	33.3 years
Females:	4,079	54.22%	38.8 years
Total:	7,523	100%	36.4 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	14,760	98.60%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	41	0.27%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	79	0.53%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	90	1.13%
Total Population:	14,970	100%
Total Native Population:	14,801	98.87%
Total Foreign-born Population:	169	1.13%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Batesville, MS have an average household income of $55,333 (about the same as the State by 0.8%, and much lower than the Nation by 29.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($73,118 vs $24,219). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$35,997	$38,997	$40,282	$41,964	$41,973	$45,267	$41,342	$43,534	$45,492	$46,957	$48,354	$59,444	$55,333
Median Family Income	$42,750	$46,726	$46,795	$57,014	$51,024	$57,595	$50,711	$53,138	$53,856	$57,406	$62,638	$80,498	$73,118
Median NonFamily Income	$20,689	$22,100	$28,348	$27,552	$26,910	$26,482	$25,470	$24,819	$24,263	$25,877	$25,688	$28,311	$24,219
Median Male Income	$41,766	$42,444	$44,560	$46,535	$44,745	$43,973	$41,940	$41,270	$43,085	$44,051	$50,216	$58,210	$60,145
Median Female Income	$28,933	$29,462	$30,602	$31,984	$31,936	$31,194	$31,546	$31,429	$29,944	$37,885	$32,376	$34,741	$35,463

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Batesville, MS: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	5,725	49.58%
Unemployed:	321	2.78%
Not In Labor Force:	5,502	47.64%
Total:	11,548	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,877	32.79%
Service:	1,037	18.11%
Sales and Office:	1,302	22.74%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	498	8.70%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,011	17.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,725	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Batesville, MS, the median home value is $147,500 - lower than the State by 8.6%, and up $40,400 (37.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $912 per month - lower than the State by 1.2%, and up $119 (15.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Batesville pay under $1,000 (66.0%). About 66.0% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.9% (38.8% have a mortgage) and renters make up 43.1% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$82,200	$83,600	$91,100	$94,400	$101,400	$100,400	$96,600	$89,000	$102,900	$107,100	$120,100	$154,000	$147,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	39	2.80%
$500 to $999:	725	52.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:	356	25.54%
$1,500 to $1,999:	21	1.51%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	253	18.15%
Total:	1,394	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$682	$696	$701	$707	$706	$693	$720	$698	$699	$793	$795	$884	$912

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,419	25.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,656	48.56%
Renter Occupied:	1,394	25.49%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,469	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,469	87.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	810	12.90%
Total Housing Units:	6,279	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

25.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, slightly above the state rate (24.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 90.0%, which is above the state rate (86.6%). The share of people in poverty is 15.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (14.3%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 7.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 3.4 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	351	3.62%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,009	10.40%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,888	29.77%
Some college, no degree:	2,358	24.31%
Associate's degree:	1,221	12.59%
Bachelor's degree:	1,213	12.50%
Graduate or professional degree:	661	6.81%
Total:	9,701	100%
High school graduate or higher:	8,341	85.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,874	19.32%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,199	49.33%
Public Insurance:	6,468	38.91%
No Insurance:	1,954	11.76%
Total:	16,621	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,667	88.24%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	23.5%	21.7%	18.7%	14.9%	16.4%	18.4%	15.6%	13.9%	12.4%	11.7%	10.4%	9.2%	15.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	420	9.73%
Kindergarten:	378	8.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,686	39.06%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,014	23.49%
College or graduate school:	818	18.95%
Total:	4,316	100%
Early Childhood:	798	18.49%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,078	71.32%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	38606 (Standard)
County:	Panola County, MS
Area Code:	662
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	7,523 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	None [Learn More]
Coordinates:	34.3106, -89.9712
Land Area:	250.91 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ms-batesville.asp

White:	3,437	45.58%
Black:	3,732	49.49%
Hispanic:*	212	2.81%
Asian:	43	0.57%
American Indian:	5	0.07%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	111	1.47%
Total:	7,541	100%

Employed:	2,897	52.87%
Unemployed:	180	3.29%
Not In Labor Force:	2,402	43.84%
Total:	5,479	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,773	90.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	277	9.08%
Total Housing Units:	3,050	100%

Nursery School, Preschool:	249	10.12%
Kindergarten:	240	9.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	889	36.14%
High school (grades 9-12):	625	25.41%
College or graduate school:	457	18.58%
Total:	2,460	100%
Early Childhood:	489	19.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,754	71.30%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Batesville, MS

38606 is the only ZIP Code for Batesville, MS

Batesville, MS has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Batesville, MS

Sources & References

Native, born in the United States:	7,344	98.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	78	1.05%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	10	1.18%
Total Population:	7,432	100%
Total Native Population:	7,344	98.82%
Total Foreign-born Population:	88	1.18%

Management, business, science, and arts:	902	31.14%
Service:	253	8.73%
Sales and Office:	672	23.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	341	11.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	729	25.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,897	100%

Less than $500:	39	3.26%
$500 to $999:	639	53.43%
$1,000 to $1,499:	337	28.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:	12	1.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	169	14.13%
Total:	1,196	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	612	22.07%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	965	34.80%
Renter Occupied:	1,196	43.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,773	100%

Less than 9th grade:	119	2.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	321	7.29%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,345	30.56%
Some college, no degree:	900	20.45%
Associate's degree:	574	13.04%
Bachelor's degree:	651	14.79%
Graduate or professional degree:	491	11.16%
Total:	4,401	100%
High school graduate or higher:	3,961	90.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,142	25.95%

Private Insurance:	4,135	49.75%
Public Insurance:	3,264	39.27%
No Insurance:	912	10.97%
Total:	8,311	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,399	89.03%

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,380Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	654Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,697Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,903Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	296Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	401Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$81,841,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$337,668,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,485Source: CBP

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CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
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Land Area:	250.909 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.647 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,05,09,23Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	03620Source: Census
Place Name:	Batesville city; MississippiSource: Census