Zip code 39120: Natchez, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39120?

39120 is assigned to Natchez, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39120 in?

39120 is mostly in Adams County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39120?

About 29,039 people live in 39120, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39120?

The median household income in 39120 is $43,632.

Q: What zip codes are near 39120?

The closest zip codes to 39120 are 39121, 39165, 39122, 39190, 39661.

Residential delivery areaAdams CountyCentral Time

Population

29,039

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$107K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$734/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

484 sq mi

60 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39120

39120 is a small-town zip code in Natchez, Mississippi (Adams County), covering 484 sq mi of land. About 29,039 people live here, or 60 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,632 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $734 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 39120 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy22.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%99th of 397 in MS
Poverty rate26.7%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%112th of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.518
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48255th of 393 in MS
Healthcare workers12.7%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%119th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older22.4%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%83rd of 405 in MS
Government workers19.9%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%159th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate11.7%
79th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%170th of 403 in MS
Median age42.3
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6120th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%139th of 405 in MS
Diversity index54.8
61st
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.163rd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate68.4%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%280th of 397 in MS
Population29,039
48th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77917th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%183rd of 405 in MS
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%203rd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters47.9%
39th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%185th of 377 in MS
Residents under 1820.3%
34th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%292nd of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents5.1%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%32nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher20.4%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%153rd of 403 in MS
Average commute21.5 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min309th of 393 in MS
Median earnings per worker$38,075
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605207th of 403 in MS
Broadband access85.2%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%116th of 397 in MS
Per capita income$27,277
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549195th of 405 in MS
Population density60/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi132nd of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%182nd of 405 in MS
Median household income$43,632
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447254th of 376 in MS
Median gross rent$734
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954213th of 319 in MS
Median home value$107,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800214th of 372 in MS
Work from home2.5%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%236th of 405 in MS

Measure	39120	Adams	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	22.4%	23.2%	14.6%	10.1%	95th	99th of 397
Poverty rateWeakness	26.7%	27%	18.9%	12.5%	94th	112th of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.518	0.518	0.482	0.483	93rd	55th of 393
Healthcare workers	12.7%	12.9%	11.1%	9.7%	86th	119th of 405
Residents 65 and older	22.4%	22%	17.2%	17.2%	85th	83rd of 405
Government workers	19.9%	19.6%	18.5%	14.5%	84th	159th of 405
Uninsured rate	11.7%	11.3%	11%	8.4%	79th	170th of 403
Median age	42.3	42	38.6	38.9	73rd	120th of 405
Unemployment rate	6.4%	6.4%	5.8%	5.2%	73rd	139th of 405
Diversity index	54.8	54.6	56.1	61.4	61st	63rd of 405
Homeownership rate	68.4%	68.1%	70%	65.2%	49th	280th of 397
Population	29,039	28,803	2,946,779	334,922,499	48th	17th of 405
Self-employed workers	9.1%	9.2%	9.4%	10%	47th	183rd of 405
Veterans	5.4%	5.5%	6.8%	6.2%	44th	203rd of 405
Rent-burdened renters	47.9%	47.9%	51.3%	51.1%	39th	185th of 377
Residents under 18	20.3%	20.5%	23.3%	22%	34th	292nd of 405
Foreign-born residents	5.1%	5.1%	2.4%	14.1%	30th	32nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.4%	20.6%	25.1%	35.7%	22nd	153rd of 403
Average commuteStrength	21.5 min	21.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	20th	309th of 393
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,075	$38,066	$40,605	$49,666	16th	207th of 403
Broadband accessWeakness	85.2%	85.4%	84.1%	91%	13th	116th of 397
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,277	$27,252	$31,549	$44,673	12th	195th of 405
Population density	60/sq mi	62/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	132nd of 405
Tech workers	0.5%	0.5%	1.4%	3.8%	6th	182nd of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,632	$43,644	$56,447	$80,734	5th	254th of 376
Median gross rent	$734	$734	$954	$1,413	4th	213th of 319
Median home value	$107,300	$108,700	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	214th of 372
Work from home	2.5%	2.5%	5.9%	15.1%	2nd	236th of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

14%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.3

Under 18

20.3%

65 and over

22.4%

Race and ethnicity

White37%
Black56%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

54.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 11,628
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 60.5%
Married couples: 39.1%
Living alone: 34.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39120

$43,632

Adams Co.

$43,644

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,277

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.518

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39120

$107,300

Adams Co.

$108,700

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39120

$734

Adams Co.

$734

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 14,994
Owner-occupied: 68.4%
Vacant: 22.4%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.7%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

44%

20–29

15%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Sales

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

12%

Education

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Public administration

Manufacturing

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$38,075

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39120	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,574	$74,888
Service	$18,444	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,063	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,672	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,210	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

36%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 85.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.9%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 11.7%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Natchez
State: Mississippi
County: Adams County
Center point: 31.5088° N, 91.3574° W
Land area: 484 sq mi
Water area: 26 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39120 spans 2 counties

Adams County87% of land
Jefferson County13% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Natchez3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39120

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39121	Natchez, MS · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
39165	Sibley, MS · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
39122	Natchez, MS · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
39190	Washington, MS · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
39661	Roxie, MS	16 mi	2,251	$63,125	$86,600
71373	Vidalia, LA	16 mi	5,652	$45,690	$124,500
71334	Ferriday, LA	17 mi	9,156	$34,804	$81,300
39633	Crosby, MS	19 mi	759	$42,228	$59,700
39069	Fayette, MS	22 mi	4,568	$38,324	$72,800
71326	Clayton, LA	23 mi	852	—	—
71375	Waterproof, LA	24 mi	1,108	$24,231	$59,200
39081	Harriston, MS · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39120

What city is zip code 39120?

39120 is assigned to Natchez, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39120 in?

39120 is mostly in Adams County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39120?

About 29,039 people live in 39120, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39120 in?

39120 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39120?

The median household income in 39120 is $43,632.

What zip codes are near 39120?

The closest zip codes to 39120 are 39121, 39165, 39122, 39190, 39661.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39120, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.