US ZIP Code
30602

Athens, GA

Clarke County  ·  Georgia

● Active
👥 1,432 Population ↓ 51% since 2019
🎂 19.4 Median Age
🎓 59.6% College Grads
▲ 54% above avg
📊 15.5% Unemployment
▲ 217% above avg ↓ 3% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code30602
CityAthens
StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyClarke County
Area Code706
Elevation636 ft
Latitude33.943919
Longitude-83.373855
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS13059
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.3% (548) Female 61.7% (884) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.6%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 13.3%Asian: 21.2%Other: 7.7%Race
White48.6%
Hispanic8.7%
Black13.3%
Asian21.2%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

18–24
97%
25–44
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.4 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads59.6% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment15.5% ▲ 217% above avg
Some College19 (40.4%)
Graduate Degree28 (59.6%)

Education

Some College: 40.4%Graduate: 59.6%Edu
Some College40.4%
Graduate59.6%
Housing & Income

Financials

Total Units16
Vacant Units16
Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
33%
Public Transit
13%
Walked
24%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
10%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 30602 is in Athens, GA, in Clarke County.
ZIP code 30602 is located in Georgia (GA).
ZIP code 30602 is in Clarke County, GA.
ZIP 30602 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 30602 is 1,432 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 30602

ZIP code 30602 is located in Athens, Georgia, within Clarke County. With a population of 1,432, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.4 years.

The population of 30602 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.6%. Residents are well-educated — 59.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

The unemployment rate in 30602 stands at 15.5%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 30602 in Athens, GA is characterized as well-educated, and a young community.