Athens, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30605
Clarke County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,952
- 421/sq mi High-density area
- $50,062
- Median income Below-median income area
- $314,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 421
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30605 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30605 (Athens, GA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.5 in 2023 to 261.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, with 39,952 residents across 94.9 square miles, a density of 421 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30605 reports a modest median household income of $50,062 (29% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,077. The poverty rate is 27.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $314,200 (31% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 36.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,182.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarke County, so 30605 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 30605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30605.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
105 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 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 30605, 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
39,952
Population
94.9
Area (sq mi)
421
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30605?
27.6
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
10.6%
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?
$50,062
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$30,077
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30605 ranks nationally
Athens, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,062 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,719housing units
18,719
Total Housing Units
17,554
Occupied Units
1,165
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,200
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,182
Median Rent
1988
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30605 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 164 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 224 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 246 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 261 |
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 718 business establishments in ZIP 30605, employing approximately 6,637 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,661,000.
718
Businesses
6,637
Employees
$242.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 105 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 30 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.2% |
| Information | 15 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.8% |
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 30605 vs 30602 →
ZIP 30605 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
- 30677
Watkinsville (30677)
17,065 residents
- 30607 10,895
Athens (30607)
10,895 residents
- 30683 6,749
Winterville (30683)
6,749 residents
- 30628 6,556
Colbert (30628)
6,556 residents
- 30602 2,409
Athens (30602)
2,409 residents
- 30609 1,956
Athens (30609)
1,956 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30605 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30677
Watkinsville (30677)
$110,250 median income
- 30683
Winterville (30683)
$88,198 median income
- 30619
Arnoldsville (30619)
$78,250 median income
- 30628
Colbert (30628)
$70,139 median income
- 30607
Athens (30607)
$65,361 median income
- 30606
Athens (30606)
$63,328 median income
- 30605
Athens (30605)
$50,062 median income
- 30601 $39,219
Athens (30601)
$39,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30605 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30602 | Athens, GA | 2,409 | 3.8 mi |
| 30609 | Athens, GA | 1,956 | 4.5 mi |
| 30683 | Winterville, GA | 6,749 | 4.6 mi |
| 30601 | Athens, GA | 20,835 | 6.7 mi |
| 30619 | Arnoldsville, GA | 1,440 | 5.8 mi |
| 30606 | Athens, GA | 40,225 | 6.5 mi |
| 30677 | Watkinsville, GA | 17,065 | 8.7 mi |
| 30628 | Colbert, GA | 6,556 | 10.6 mi |
| 30607 | Athens, GA | 10,895 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30605, 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 (39,952 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30605 in?
ZIP code 30605 (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 30605?
ZIP code 30605 in Athens, GA has a population of 39,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30605?
The median household income in ZIP 30605 is $50,062, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30605?
The median home value in ZIP 30605 is $314,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30605 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30605?
ZIP code 30605 has 718 business establishments employing approximately 6,637 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30605 are: Accommodation and food services (105), Health care and social assistance (101), Retail trade (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30605 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 30605?
In ZIP code 30605, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 30605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30605 is 20.8 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 30605?
In ZIP code 30605, approximately 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30605 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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