City

Thomaston, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marengo County  ·  Alabama

👥637Population
💰$46,667Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$75,800Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 58.1%Race
White40.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black58.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.3%)
HS Graduate197 (41.6%)
Some College59 (12.5%)
Associates93 (19.7%)
Bachelors11 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree107 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College12.5%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,667 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$75,800 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units409
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Thomaston, AL

Thomaston is a city in Alabama, located in Marengo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 637 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Thomaston is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,667 is below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thomaston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thomaston is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thomaston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36783 637 $46,667 $75,800 $1,038 5.6% 25.0% 75.9%