Thomaston, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Thomaston is a small incorporated city in Upson County, Georgia. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 13,759, sits at 32.891°N, 84.327°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Georgia, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Thomaston, GA?

What is the population of Thomaston, GA?

Thomaston has an estimated population of 13,759. That makes it the 94th largest of the 617 places we list in Georgia, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Georgia has about 1,643 residents, so Thomaston is roughly 8.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Georgia with a similar population include Dallas (13,981), Richmond Hill (13,839), Mountain Park (13,392), Vidalia (13,350), Jefferson (13,322). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Thomaston differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Thomaston?

Thomaston has about 917 people per square mile (354 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 72% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Thomaston use?

Thomaston uses one ZIP code: 30286. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Thomaston in?

Thomaston is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Valley, AL, about 50 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Thomaston located in Georgia?

Thomaston lies in the western part of Georgia, at 32.891° north latitude and 84.327° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 60 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Valley, AL, roughly 50 miles to the west, which shows how near Thomaston is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Macon, GA, 37 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Thomaston, GA?

The closest listed place to Thomaston is Barnesville, GA, 15.0 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Thomaston in?

Thomaston is in Upson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13293. The county contains 7 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Hannahs Mill (3,448), Sunset Village (672), Lincoln Park (524), Salem (382), Yatesville (360). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Thomaston from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Thomaston is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 60 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,956 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Thomaston?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Thomaston: Thomaston, NY (2,613), Thomaston, AL (381). When you search for Thomaston, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Thomaston in Upson County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Thomaston?

If you are weighing Thomaston, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.