City

Langston, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥431Population
💰$38,315Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$420,000Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Black: 1.2%Race
White97.9%
Black1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty41.3% ▲ 313% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.4%)
HS Graduate155 (44%)
Some College43 (12.2%)
Associates58 (16.5%)
Bachelors29 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree62 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College12.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,315 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$420,000 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
68%
About Langston, AL

Langston is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 431 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Langston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,315 is below the national average. Approximately 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Langston is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $420,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month.

The population of Langston is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.91%).

Langston, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Langston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35755 431 $38,315 $420,000 $784 8.5% 25.9% 55.4%