City

Natchez, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  Adams County  ·  Mississippi

👥29,212Population
💰$40,586Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$106,500Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.8%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 55.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White36.8%
Hispanic4.3%
Black55.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty25.7% ▲ 157% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma262 (1.5%)
HS Graduate6,312 (36.3%)
Some College1,914 (11%)
Associates3,514 (20.2%)
Bachelors1,637 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree3,727 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 11%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College11.0%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,586 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$106,500 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units14,963
Vacant Units3,262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Natchez, MS

Natchez is a city in Mississippi, located in Adams County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,212 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Natchez is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,586 is below the national average. Approximately 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Natchez is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Natchez is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (55.76%).

Natchez, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Natchez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39120 29,212 $40,586 $106,500 $720 7.7% 30.9% 66.7%