City

Athens, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marathon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,053Population
💰$78,646Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$210,800Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,705 (52.5%)
Some College358 (11%)
Associates306 (9.4%)
Bachelors448 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree407 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.5%Some College: 11%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.5%
Some College11.0%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,646 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,800 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units2,106
Vacant Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Athens, WI

Athens is a city in Wisconsin, located in Marathon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,053 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Athens is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,646 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Athens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Athens is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.24%).

Athens, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Athens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54411 5,053 $78,646 $210,800 $812 3.4% 26.3% 85.5%