38606 ZIP Code — Batesville, MS

Panola County, Mississippi

ZIP code 38606 is located in Batesville, Mississippi, within Panola County. It covers approximately 250.91 square miles and serves a population of 15,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 38606

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,444. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

15,509

population

250.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Batesville	Acceptable
Batesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38620 Courtland (5.5 mi) 38666 Sardis (7.5 mi) 38658 Pope (7.7 mi) 38927 Enid (13.2 mi) 38619 Como (14.3 mi) 38948 Oakland (16.1 mi) 38621 Crenshaw (16.2 mi) 38673 Taylor (17.8 mi) 38628 Sledge (18.9 mi) 38646 Marks (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,509
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	250.91 sq mi
Water area	7.65 sq mi
Latitude	34.3022
Longitude	-89.9466
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,509

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$59,444

Median household income

$29,032

Per capita income

$154,000

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

4,964

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

547

Under 5

647

511

5–9

605

474

10–14

561

534

15–19

631

421

20–24

498

941

25–34

1,114

953

35–44

1,127

768

45–54

909

470

55–59

556

360

60–64

427

675

65–74

798

272

75–84

321

178

85+

211

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,202	27.1%
18 and over	11,307	72.9%
65 and over	2,455	15.8%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.8%

Black or African American 44.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,066	51.8%
Black or African American	6,873	44.2%
Two or more races	427	2.7%
Asian	104	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	48	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.1%
Other race	19	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	60.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	25.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	11.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$59,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.2%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,000
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,659	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	65	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	748	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,228	39.1%
Households with children under 18	2,184	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,808	31.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	33.4%
Married	49.3%	40.5%
Separated	1.2%	1.9%
Widowed	1.5%	12.0%
Divorced	5.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	378	8.4%
Kindergarten	340	7.6%
Elementary school	1,756	39.2%
High school	1,039	23.2%
College / grad school	962	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	553	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,315	92.3%
Spanish	52	0.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,411	99.4%
Born in same state	15,352	99.0%
Born in different state	11,805	76.1%
Foreign born	59	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	98	0.6%
Not a US citizen	88	89.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,190	14.1%
Italian	982	6.3%
Arab	930	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	121	0.8%
Dutch	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	84.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38606

What city is ZIP code 38606 in?

ZIP code 38606 is primarily assigned to Batesville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 38606 in?

ZIP code 38606 falls within Panola County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 38606 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38606?

The median home value in ZIP code 38606 is $154,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 38606?

ZIP code 38606 has an estimated population of 15,509 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38606?

The median household income in ZIP code 38606 is $59,444, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38606 in?

ZIP code 38606 observes the CST timezone.