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Alston, GA
Town in Montgomery County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30412.
Population
140
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
1
Alston and its ZIP codes
Alston at a glance
- Alston is 74% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Alston, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Alston.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,936
1,518 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,626
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.8M
FY 2026, $7,063 per person
PPP loans
$106K
8 loans, 17 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Alston, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alston, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Alston
1 in or overlapping Alston. Population shown
Cities near Alston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UvaldaCity | 3.4 mi | 1.9 |
| AileyCity | 9.2 mi | 2.2 |
| HiggstonTown | 9.4 mi | 3.1 |
| VidaliaCity | 10 mi | 17.9 |
| Mount VernonCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| Santa ClausCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenwoodCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| LyonsCity | 13 mi | 8.4 |
| Lumber CityCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| OhoopeeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| HazlehurstCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| TarrytownTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| GrahamCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| AlamoTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| ScotlandCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alston, GA in?
- Alston is in Montgomery County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Alston, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alston include 30412.
- What is the population of Alston, GA?
- About 140 people live in Alston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alston?
- Nearby places include Uvalda (3.4 mi), Ailey (9.2 mi), Higgston (9.4 mi), Vidalia (10 mi), Mount Vernon (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023