Natchez city, MS

ZIP 39120 — 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 Natchez city, MS (39120)

Median Income

$40,586

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+997

Wealth inflow

Population

29,212

Unemployment

7.8%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 997 for ZIP 39120 (Natchez 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

7.8%+109% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.5%+49% vs US avg

688

Establishments

9,328

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.4%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade13.1%
Transportation, utilities8.7%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management6.3%
Education, health care, social27.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
Other services5.6%
Public administration6.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 39120 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.9%, median income rose 11.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.7%.

Median Income

$40,586

-46% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate