US ZIP Code
30609

Athens, GA

Clarke County  ·  Georgia

● Active
👥 3,446 Population ↑ 49% since 2019
🎂 19.3 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🎓 26.7% College Grads
▼ 31% below avg
📊 24.5% Unemployment
▲ 401% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code30609
CityAthens
StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyClarke County
Area Code706
Elevation658 ft
Latitude33.933102
Longitude-83.372322
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS13059
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 35.3% (1,215) Female 64.7% (2,231) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 12.4%Asian: 11.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic9.9%
Black12.4%
Asian11.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

18–24
99%
25–44
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment24.5% ▲ 401% above avg
Some College5 (11.1%)
Associates28 (62.2%)
Graduate Degree12 (26.7%)

Education

Some College: 11.1%Associates: 62.2%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
Some College11.1%
Associates62.2%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Public Transit
21%
Walked
24%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 30609 is in Athens, GA, in Clarke County.
ZIP code 30609 is located in Georgia (GA).
ZIP code 30609 is in Clarke County, GA.
ZIP 30609 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 30609 is 3,446 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 30609

ZIP code 30609 is located in Athens, Georgia, within Clarke County. With a population of 3,446, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.3 years.

The population of 30609 is majority White (60.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

The unemployment rate in 30609 stands at 24.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 30609 in Athens, GA is characterized as moderately educated, and a young community.