🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

30601

Athens

ZIP Code 30601 is a standard zip code serving Athens, Athens, Georgia (GA), in Clarke County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,835 with a median household income of $20,884. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Georgia (GA)
County: Clarke
City: Athens
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.976100
Longitude: -83.363200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 23.60 mi²
Water Area: 0.33 mi²
Population Density: 883.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.056604°N, 33.946776°S, -83.273685°E, -83.412126°W

With 20,835 residents spread across 23.60 square miles, this area has a population density of 883.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,835

Population

80th percentile

$20,884

Median Income

$112,300

Median Home Value

40th percentile

23.60 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 30601 is $20,884, and the median home value is $112,300.

Housing

9,644

Total Units

8,250

Occupied Units

85.5%

Occupancy Rate

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30608

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30609

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30612

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