City

Athens, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Henderson County  ·  Texas

👥25,768Population
💰$67,698Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$203,106Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.4%Hispanic: 23.1%Black: 9.4%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White63.4%
Hispanic23.1%
Black9.4%
Asian1.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma261 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,805 (32.4%)
Some College2,383 (16.1%)
Associates2,961 (20%)
Bachelors1,252 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree3,147 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College16.1%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,698 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$203,106 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,052/mo
Total Housing Units10,649
Vacant Units1,626

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Athens, TX

Athens is a city in Texas, located in Henderson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.88 years.

Economically, Athens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,697 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Athens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,106, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,051 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Athens is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.36%).

Athens, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. 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.
75751 18,377 $71,524 $205,200 $1,063 3.0% 27.4% 63.0%
75752 7,391 $58,185 $197,900 $1,023 2.6% 35.1% 86.5%