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Langston, AL
Town in Jackson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35755.
Population
284
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
1
Langston and its ZIP codes
Langston at a glance
- Langston is 43% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Langston, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Langston.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,886
15,108 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,078
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Langston, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,141
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Langston, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Langston
1 in or overlapping Langston. Population shown
Cities near Langston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SectionTown | 7.2 mi | 4.6 |
| ScottsboroCity | 7.6 mi | 50.6 |
| GrantTown | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| PowellTown | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| DuttonTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodvilleTown | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| LakeviewTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| FyffeTown | 13 mi | 5 |
| ShilohTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| GeraldineTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| GuntersvilleCity | 13 mi | 25.6 |
| RainsvilleCity | 14 mi | 20.7 |
| HollywoodTown | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| Pleasant GrovesTown | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| SylvaniaTown | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| Paint RockTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Langston, AL in?
- Langston is in Jackson County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Langston, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Langston include 35755.
- What is the population of Langston, AL?
- About 284 people live in Langston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Langston?
- Nearby places include Section (7.2 mi), Scottsboro (7.6 mi), Grant (9.9 mi), Powell (11 mi), Dutton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023