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Athens, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30606

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

40,225
510/sq mi
$63,328
Median income
$362,500
Median home value
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athens pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
510
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.9 square miles in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The area is home to 40,225 residents, producing a population density of 510 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 30606 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30606 sits at $63,328 (10% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $45,767. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $362,500 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,278 per month, and 43.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 30606 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 30606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30606.

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 30606, 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

40,225

Population

78.9

Area (sq mi)

510

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30606?

34.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 20.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$63,328

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$45,767

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30606 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,328 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%

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

What does housing look like?

22,836

Total Housing Units

21,598

Occupied Units

1,238

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.8%
Renter 56.2%

$362,500

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,278

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30606 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 181
2021 +13.3% 205
2022 +19.1% 245
2023 +14.9% 281
2024 +2.4% 288

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 1,556 business establishments in ZIP 30606, employing approximately 26,537 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,271,255,000.

1,556

Businesses

26,537

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 329 21.1%
Retail trade 290 18.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 161 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 157 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 126 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 105 6.8%
Finance and insurance 82 5.3%
Construction 67 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 4.0%
Wholesale trade 36 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 2.3%
Information 33 2.1%
Manufacturing 22 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.2%
Educational services 18 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 30606 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 30606 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30606 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 30606 ranks #7 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
30609 Athens, GA 1,956 2.8 mi
30602 Athens, GA 2,409 3.2 mi
30607 Athens, GA 10,895 5.6 mi
30622 Bogart, GA 10,344 5.4 mi
30605 Athens, GA 39,952 6.5 mi
30601 Athens, GA 20,835 6.3 mi
30565 Nicholson, GA 4,758 10.2 mi
30621 Bishop, GA 5,109 9.9 mi
30677 Watkinsville, GA 17,065 10.6 mi
30646 Hull, GA 6,946 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

30605 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 39,952
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 30606 in? ▼
ZIP code 30606 (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 30606? ▼
ZIP code 30606 in Athens, GA has a population of 40,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30606 is $63,328, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30606 is $362,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30606 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30606? ▼
ZIP code 30606 has 1,556 business establishments employing approximately 26,537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30606 are: Health care and social assistance (329), Retail trade (290), Professional, scientific, and technical services (161). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30606 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 30606? ▼
In ZIP code 30606, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% 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 30606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30606 is 20.0 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 30606? ▼
In ZIP code 30606, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30606 is 21.8% 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

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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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