38606 ZIP Code
Batesville, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38606 |
| City/Town: | Batesville |
| County: | Panola |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,509 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,444 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,280 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,436 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,000 |
| Land Area: | 250.9 sq miles
649.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.6 sq miles
19.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.3033, -89.9523 |
Population Information (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,509 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,104 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,405 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,194 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,116 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,035 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,165 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 919 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,055 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,080 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,677 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,026 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 787 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,473 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 593 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 389 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $884 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,436 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,700 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 736 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,228 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,472 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,080 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 379 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 905 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,872 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,106 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,578 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,291 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 949 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,444 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,211 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,498 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,280 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,312 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,904 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 393 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,514 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,147 | 70.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,353 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 404 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,066 | 52.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,873 | 44.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 104 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 19 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 427 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 48 | 0.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 121 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 52 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 308 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 341 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 812 | 14.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 618 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 720 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 829 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 852 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 483 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 306 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,859 | 82.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 402 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 27 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 403 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 387 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 769 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 109 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 566 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 413 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 350 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 239 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,951 | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 293 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 238 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 417 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,625 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,224 | 59.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,353 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,675 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,001 | 70.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,362 | 41.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,389 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 429 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 177 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 523 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,442 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 55 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 335 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 132 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 46 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,355 | 21.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 498 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 976 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,366 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 972 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 859 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 780 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 430 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 277 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 259 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 78 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 234 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,468 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,467 | 53.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 986 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 203 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,394 | 24.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,571 | 27.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,628 | 46.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 312 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,514 | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,038 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,836 | 32.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 938 | 22.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 652 | 15.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 468 | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 786 | 18.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 777 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 431 | 10.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,264 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $404 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $884 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,700 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,659 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,139 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 748 | 13.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,228 | 39.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,184 | 38.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,808 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,573 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,397 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,747 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 85 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 279 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,199 | 39.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,475 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 378 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 340 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,756 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,039 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 962 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,292 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 553 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,300 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,530 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 78 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,441 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,011 | 40.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,214 | 91.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,069 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 710 | 66.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 357 | 33.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 132 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,411 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 59 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 98 | 166.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 98 | 166.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 98 | 166.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 45.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,315 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,156 | 98.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 159 | 1.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10 | 0.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 149 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38606 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,700 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,834 | 84.8% | 89.4% |
Batesville, MS38606