Natchez, MS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Natchez, MS is a small incorporated city located in Adams County in the state of Mississippi. Our data estimates 26,095 residents, places it at 31.544°N, 91.387°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Natchez, MS?

What is the population of Natchez, MS?

Natchez has an estimated population of 26,095. That makes it the 17th largest of the 361 places we list in Mississippi, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Mississippi has about 1,164 residents, so Natchez is roughly 22.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Mississippi with a similar population include Horn Lake (27,272), Pearl (26,510), Vicksburg (26,340), Laurel (25,844), Madison (25,661). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Natchez differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Natchez?

Natchez has about 922 people per square mile (356 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Mississippi, it is denser than about 79% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Natchez use?

Natchez uses 2 ZIP codes: 39120, 39122. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Natchez in?

Natchez is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is LaGrange, GA, about 385 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Natchez located in Mississippi?

Natchez lies in the southwestern part of Mississippi, at 31.544° north latitude and 91.387° west longitude. The state capital, Jackson, is about 87 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Ferriday, LA, roughly 12 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Natchez is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Baton Rouge, LA, 78 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Natchez, MS?

The closest listed place to Natchez is Ferriday, LA, 11.8 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Natchez in?

Natchez is in Adams County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 28001. The county contains 3 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Morgantown (1,774), Cloverdale (666). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Natchez from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Natchez is closest to Houston, TX at about 267 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,574 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Natchez?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Natchez: Natchez, LA (601). When you search for Natchez, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi.

Planning a move to Natchez?

If you are weighing Natchez, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.