🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

35611

Athens

ZIP Code 35611 is a standard zip code serving Athens, Athens, Alabama (AL), in Limestone County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,251 with a median household income of $39,507. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Alabama (AL)
County: Limestone
City: Athens
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.803600
Longitude: -86.970700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 114.04 mi²
Water Area: 15.65 mi²
Population Density: 221.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.847593°N, 34.649875°S, -86.936403°E, -87.278636°W

With 25,251 residents spread across 114.04 square miles, this area has a population density of 221.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,251

Population

85th percentile

$39,507

Median Income

25th percentile

$108,600

Median Home Value

40th percentile

114.04 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 35611 is $39,507, and the median home value is $108,600. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

12,037

Total Units

10,482

Occupied Units

87.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Athens, AL.

35612

Athens

35613

Athens

35614

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