City

Athens, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  New York

👥4,084Population
💰$84,342Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$268,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.1%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 3.2%Other: 8.9%Race
White79.1%
Hispanic7.5%
Black1.3%
Asian3.2%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.7%)
HS Graduate839 (27.7%)
Some College318 (10.5%)
Associates257 (8.5%)
Bachelors359 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,230 (40.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College10.5%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,342 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$268,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,192/mo
Total Housing Units2,244
Vacant Units726

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Athens, NY

Athens is a city in New York, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,084 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Athens is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,342 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Athens is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,192 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Athens is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.09%).

Athens, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Athens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12015 4,084 $84,342 $268,300 $1,192 4.2% 52.6% 84.7%