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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
$50,062
Median income
$314,200
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 30605 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.9 square miles in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The area is home to 39,952 residents, producing a population density of 421 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 30605 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30605 sits at $50,062 (29% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,077. The poverty rate stands at 27.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $314,200 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,182 per month, and 36.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30605 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 30605 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 30605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30605.

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 30605, 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

39,952

Population

94.9

Area (sq mi)

421

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30605?

27.6

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 23.3%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

$30,077

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30605 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,719

Total Housing Units

17,554

Occupied Units

1,165

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.2%
Renter 63.8%

$314,200

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30605 ranks #2 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 30605 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 30605 ranks #7 of 8 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

30606 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 40,225
30601 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 20,835
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 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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Official Data Resources for Athens, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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