Batesville city, MS

ZIP 38606 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Batesville city, MS (38606)

Median Income

$55,333

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+511

Wealth inflow

Population

14,970

Unemployment

5.3%

1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 511 for ZIP 38606 (Batesville city, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.3%+44% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-48% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.0%-14% vs US avg

401

Establishments

7,485

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing13.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities5.8%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management5.4%
Education, health care, social28.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.6%
Other services6.3%
Public administration6.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 38606 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.7%, median income rose 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.0%.

Median Income

$55,333

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate