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Athens, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30601

Clarke County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,835
341/sq mi
$39,219
Median income
$215,400
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
341
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.1 square miles in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The area is home to 20,835 residents, producing a population density of 341 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30601 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30601 sits at $39,219 (44% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $25,745. The poverty rate stands at 36.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $215,400 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,232 per month, and 32.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 30601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30601, Athens, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,835

Population

61.1

Area (sq mi)

341

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30601?

28.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 34.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$39,219

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$25,745

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30601 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$39,219 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,372

Total Housing Units

11,346

Occupied Units

1,026

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.1%
Renter 67.9%

$215,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,232

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30601 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 209
2021 +9.5% 228
2022 +23.0% 281
2023 +9.5% 308
2024 +4.5% 321

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 805 business establishments in ZIP 30601, employing approximately 15,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $872,824,000.

805

Businesses

15,364

Employees

$872.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 151 18.8%
Retail trade 120 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 69 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 6.1%
Construction 42 5.2%
Finance and insurance 39 4.8%
Manufacturing 36 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.2%
Wholesale trade 29 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.4%
Information 17 2.1%
Educational services 15 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 30601 vs 30602 →

ZIP 30601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30601 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30601 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30602 Athens, GA 2,409 4.2 mi
30609 Athens, GA 1,956 4.0 mi
30646 Hull, GA 6,946 5.8 mi
30607 Athens, GA 10,895 5.7 mi
30605 Athens, GA 39,952 6.7 mi
30606 Athens, GA 40,225 6.3 mi
30683 Winterville, GA 6,749 6.5 mi
30565 Nicholson, GA 4,758 6.9 mi
30628 Colbert, GA 6,556 8.0 mi
30619 Arnoldsville, GA 1,440 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

30606 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 40,225
30605 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 39,952
30607 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 10,895
30683 standard
Winterville, GA
Pop: 6,749
30602 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 2,409
30609 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 1,956

Related Areas

Clarke County Athens, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30601 in? ▼
ZIP code 30601 (Athens) is located in Clarke County, Georgia. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30601? ▼
ZIP code 30601 in Athens, GA has a population of 20,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30601 is $39,219, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30601 is $215,400, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30601 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30601? ▼
ZIP code 30601 has 805 business establishments employing approximately 15,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30601 are: Accommodation and food services (151), Retail trade (120), Professional, scientific, and technical services (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30601 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30601? ▼
In ZIP code 30601, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30601 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30601? ▼
In ZIP code 30601, approximately 32.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30601 is 36.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Athens, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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