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 High-density area
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens has 2,409 residents, placing it in the 47th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,298 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 30602 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 30602 covers 1.9 square miles in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,409 residents on file, a density of 1,298 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 30602, but per-capita income is $3,051. Unemployment is 18.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarke County, so 30602 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, GA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15housing units
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30602 vs 30609 →
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30602, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,409 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30602 in?
ZIP code 30602 (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 30602?
ZIP code 30602 in Athens, GA has a population of 2,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30602 is White at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30602?
ZIP code 30602 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30602 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30602?
In ZIP code 30602, 36.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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