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Batesville, MS
City in Panola County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38606.
Population
7,387
Land area
20sq mi
People per sq mi
370
ZIP codes
1
Batesville and its ZIP codes
Batesville at a glance
- Batesville is about 5.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $51,727 a year, 8% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,400 (31% above Mississippi) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Batesville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Batesville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,727
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$222,400
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (246), German Americans (147), Italian Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Batesville.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,819
10,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,138
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $6,568 per person
PPP loans
$37.9M
1,065 loans, 4,433 jobs reported
How people get to work
Batesville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Batesville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Batesville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Batesville
1 in or overlapping Batesville. Population shown
Cities near Batesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CourtlandTown | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| PopeVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| SardisTown | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| ComoTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| CrowderTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| OaklandTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| SledgeTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| FalconTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| CrenshawTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| SenatobiaCity | 20 mi | 15.6 |
| TaylorVillage | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| MarksCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Water ValleyCity | 21 mi | 7 |
| LambertTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| OxfordCity | 22 mi | 26.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Batesville, MS in?
- Batesville is in Panola County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Batesville, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Batesville include 38606.
- What is the population of Batesville, MS?
- About 7,387 people live in Batesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Batesville?
- Nearby places include Courtland (5.4 mi), Pope (7.3 mi), Sardis (8.1 mi), Como (13 mi), Crowder (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023