City

Athens, GA

10 ZIP codes  ·  Clarke County  ·  Georgia

👥130,330Population
💰$52,551Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂30.3Median Age
🏠$282,987Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 12%Black: 24.8%Asian: 4.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic12.0%
Black24.8%
Asian4.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
26%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.3 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.61
Below Poverty23.7% ▲ 137% above avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma1,632 (2.5%)
HS Graduate12,349 (18.9%)
Some College6,055 (9.3%)
Associates8,824 (13.5%)
Bachelors5,397 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree30,914 (47.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 47.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College9.3%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate47.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.8%Renter: 59.2%Tenure
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,551 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$282,986 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,159/mo
Total Housing Units57,144
Vacant Units2,919

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Athens, GA

Athens is a city in Georgia, located in Clarke County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 130,330 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.25 years.

Economically, Athens is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,551 is below the national average. Approximately 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Athens is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,986, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,159 per month.

The population of Athens is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (55.16%).

Athens, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Athens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30601 24,288 $37,357 $213,300 $1,198 7.2% 46.3% 35.6%
30605 41,788 $48,188 $279,200 $1,104 5.0% 61.9% 33.9%
30606 48,156 $61,397 $332,600 $1,222 3.0% 56.9% 43.7%
30607 11,220 $63,727 $235,000 $1,012 5.3% 48.3% 65.4%

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