🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

49011

Athens

ZIP Code 49011 is a standard zip code serving Athens, Athens, Michigan (MI), in Calhoun County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,285 with a median household income of $52,610. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Calhoun
City: Athens
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.103000
Longitude: -85.231700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 32.32 mi²
Water Area: 0.25 mi²
Population Density: 71.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.159218°N, 42.045354°S, -85.158180°E, -85.308136°W

With 2,285 residents spread across 32.32 square miles, this area has a population density of 71.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,285

Population

40th percentile

$52,610

Median Income

60th percentile

$89,600

Median Home Value

25th percentile

32.32 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 49011 is $52,610, and the median home value is $89,600.

Housing

967

Total Units

896

Occupied Units

92.7%

Occupancy Rate

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