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Natchez, MS
City in Adams County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39120.
Population
14,192
Land area
15.8sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
1
Natchez and its ZIP codes
Natchez at a glance
- Natchez is about 14 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 28th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $36,735 a year, 35% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (30% below Mississippi) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for Natchez, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Natchez, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,735
Poverty rate
33.7%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (977), German Americans (400), French Americans (329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Natchez.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,216
9,982 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,640
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
PPP loans
$72.39M
1,580 loans, 10,447 jobs reported
How people get to work
Natchez, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Natchez, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone52 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Natchez, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Natchez
1 in or overlapping Natchez. Population shown
Cities near Natchez
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vidalia, LATown | 2.8 mi | 2.6 |
| MorgantownCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CloverdaleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Minorca, LACensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Ridgecrest, LATown | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Ferriday, LATown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Spokane, LACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Clayton, LATown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Waterproof, LATown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| RoxieTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Monterey, LACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| FayetteCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| CrosbyTown | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| Jonesville, LATown | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| Sicily Island, LAVillage | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| St. Joseph, LATown | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Natchez, MS in?
- Natchez is in Adams County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Natchez, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Natchez include 39120.
- What is the population of Natchez, MS?
- About 14,192 people live in Natchez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Natchez?
- Nearby places include Vidalia, LA (2.8 mi), Morgantown (3.3 mi), Cloverdale (3.4 mi), Minorca, LA (6.2 mi), Ridgecrest, LA (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023