City

Athens, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Athens County  ·  Ohio

👥33,501Population
💰$49,604Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂23.7Median Age
🏠$217,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓63.0%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 3.4%Asian: 3.6%Other: 5.4%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black3.4%
Asian3.6%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
41%
25–44
21%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads63.0% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,224 (16.1%)
Some College1,149 (8.3%)
Associates1,737 (12.5%)
Bachelors956 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree7,765 (56.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 16.1%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 56.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad16.1%
Some College8.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate56.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.3%Renter: 47.7%Tenure
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,604 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$217,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,018/mo
Total Housing Units13,230
Vacant Units1,775

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Athens, OH

Athens is a city in Ohio, located in Athens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,501 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.7 years.

Economically, Athens is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,604 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Athens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,018 per month.

The population of Athens is highly educated. 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.19%).

Athens, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Athens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45701 33,501 $49,604 $217,700 $1,018 6.9% 63.0% 52.3%