City

Batesville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥14,970Population
💰$55,333Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$147,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.1%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 44.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3%Race
White48.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Black44.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,388 (28.1%)
Some College1,221 (14.3%)
Associates1,746 (20.5%)
Bachelors1,221 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree1,868 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,333 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$147,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units6,279
Vacant Units810

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Batesville, MS

Batesville is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,970 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Batesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,333 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Batesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Batesville is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.1%.

Batesville, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Batesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38606 14,970 $55,333 $147,500 $912 5.3% 36.3% 74.5%