ZIP Code 39121 in Natchez, MS

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Natchez, Mississippi
County:Adams County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:12:29 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.5604, -91.4032
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39121 - Natchez, MS

ZIP Code 39121, Natchez

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAdams County, MS
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points669 (257 businesses)
PO Boxes412
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 39120
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains 412 PO Boxes serving downtown Natchez, while most residential delivery uses the neighboring 39120 ZIP code
  • N Canal Street is the only street route in this zone, with 124 delivery points including apartment units
  • The post office serves 257 businesses, many of which prefer PO Box delivery for security and convenience
  • Natchez residents have full street delivery available through ZIP 39120, so the PO Boxes here are a choice rather than a requirement
  • The ZIP uses city carrier routes exclusively, typical for historic downtown areas in mid-sized Southern towns

Postal Infrastructure

The single street route, N Canal Street, handles 124 delivery points with apartment units. This street runs along the old canal district near the Mississippi River. Most Natchez residents receive mail at their homes through the standard ZIP 39120, but businesses downtown often choose 39121 for centralized mail pickup. The arrangement reflects how mid-sized Southern towns often separate their PO Box infrastructure from residential carrier routes.

Street Name Patterns

Historic District Waterfront Reference

The single street name references Natchez's historic canal district along the Mississippi River, reflecting the downtown location of this PO Box service area.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39121 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 87 people with an annual payroll of $4,666,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,053Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,216,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,666,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:87Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39121 is located in Adams County, Mississippi, within the Natchez, MS-LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35020) and Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 53,119 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 39121. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Natchez, MS-LASource: Census
CBSA Number:35020Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:53,119Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:15551.51 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2850440Source: Census
Place Name:Natchez city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39122 | | 39120

Schools in ZIP Code 39121


We could not locate which school district 39121 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Vidalia Upper Elementary School 1 Concordia Avenue
Vidalia, LA 71373
District: Concordia Parish School DistrictNearby
Vidalia Lower Elementary School 300 Stampley Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
District: Concordia Parish School DistrictNearby
Vidalia Junior High School 210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
District: Concordia Parish School DistrictNearby
Mc Laurin Elementary School 170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
District: Natchez-Adams School DistrictNearby
Central School 208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
District: Natchez-Adams School DistrictNearby
Cathedral School 701 N Dr Ml King Jr St
Natchez, MS 39120
District: Private SchoolNearby
Adams County Christian School 300 Chinquapin Ln
Natchez, MS 39120
District: Private SchoolNearby
Tensas Academy 418 Hwy 128
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39121


Copiah-Lincoln Community College-Natchez Campus 11 Co-Lin Cir
Natchez, MS 39120
Type: Post Secondary
Alcorn State University 1000 Asu Dr Ste 359
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Mississippi Community College 1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Copiah-Lincoln Community College 1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana Christian University 1140 College Dr
Pineville, LA 71359
Type: Post Secondary
Pineville Beauty School 1008 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360-0000
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov