Athens, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30602
Clarke County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,409
- 1,298/sq mi
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher
ZIP code 30602 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,409 residents, producing a population density of 1,298 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 30602 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30602 sits at —, while per-capita income is $3,051. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at 18.3%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 30602 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 30602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30602.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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, 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 30602, 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
2,409
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
1,298
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30602?
19.5
Median Age
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
12.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$3,051
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
15
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
15
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 30602, employing approximately 376 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,703,000.
32
Businesses
376
Employees
$34.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 40.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 30602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30606
Athens (30606)
40,225 residents
- 30605
Athens (30605)
39,952 residents
- 30601
Athens (30601)
20,835 residents
- 30607 10,895
Athens (30607)
10,895 residents
- 30622 10,344
Bogart (30622)
10,344 residents
- 30646 6,946
Hull (30646)
6,946 residents
- 30683 6,749
Winterville (30683)
6,749 residents
- 30565 4,758
Nicholson (30565)
4,758 residents
- 30602 2,409
Athens (30602)
2,409 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30602 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30609 | Athens, GA | 1,956 | 0.7 mi |
| 30606 | Athens, GA | 40,225 | 3.2 mi |
| 30601 | Athens, GA | 20,835 | 4.2 mi |
| 30605 | Athens, GA | 39,952 | 3.8 mi |
| 30683 | Winterville, GA | 6,749 | 6.6 mi |
| 30607 | Athens, GA | 10,895 | 6.8 mi |
| 30622 | Bogart, GA | 10,344 | 8.6 mi |
| 30565 | Nicholson, GA | 4,758 | 10.2 mi |
| 30646 | Hull, GA | 6,946 | 10.0 mi |
| 30619 | Arnoldsville, GA | 1,440 | 9.6 mi |
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