🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

35614

Athens

ZIP Code 35614 is a standard zip code serving Athens, Athens, Alabama (AL), in Limestone County, United States. It has an estimated population of 7,456 with a median household income of $42,619. 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: 34.847400
Longitude: -87.060700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 63.59 mi²
Water Area: 2.29 mi²
Population Density: 117.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.945965°N, 34.817142°S, -86.905978°E, -87.229142°W

With 7,456 residents spread across 63.59 square miles, this area has a population density of 117.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

7,456

Population

65th percentile

$42,619

Median Income

35th percentile

$95,600

Median Home Value

30th percentile

63.59 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 35614 is $42,619, and the median home value is $95,600.

Housing

3,274

Total Units

2,889

Occupied Units

88.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Athens, AL.

35611

Athens

35612

Athens

35613

Athens

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