City

Athens, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  McMinn County  ·  Tennessee

👥25,226Population
💰$60,874Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$196,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black4.1%
Asian0.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,374 (34.2%)
Some College2,524 (16%)
Associates2,481 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,628 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree3,643 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,874 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$196,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units11,460
Vacant Units1,149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Athens, TN

Athens is a city in Tennessee, located in McMinn County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,226 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Athens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,874 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Athens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Athens is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.04%).

Athens, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 2 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.
37303 25,226 $60,874 $196,800 $815 4.6% 33.5% 68.6%

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