🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

30606

Athens

ZIP Code 30606 is a standard zip code serving Athens, Athens, Georgia (GA), in Clarke County, United States. It has an estimated population of 40,225 with a median household income of $39,623. 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: 33.946100
Longitude: -83.418000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 30.48 mi²
Water Area: 0.42 mi²
Population Density: 1320.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.002738°N, 33.877209°S, -83.365023°E, -83.503677°W

With 40,225 residents spread across 30.48 square miles, this area has a population density of 1320.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

40,225

Population

95th percentile

$39,623

Median Income

25th percentile

$185,400

Median Home Value

70th percentile

30.48 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 30606 is $39,623, and the median home value is $185,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

19,040

Total Units

16,955

Occupied Units

89.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Athens, GA.

30601

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30604

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30607

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30608

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30609

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30612

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