Athens, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30607
Clarke County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,895
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $65,361
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30607 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 30607 (Athens, GA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.2 in 2023 to 272.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, home to 10,895 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30607 reports a modest median household income of $65,361 (7% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,905. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,600 (5% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,086; 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarke County, so 30607 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 30607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30607.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 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 30607, 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
10,895
Population
91.9
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30607?
39.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.0%
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?
$65,361
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$31,905
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30607 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Athens, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,361 Top 50% higher than 50% of 677 Georgia 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
4,488housing units
4,488
Total Housing Units
4,270
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,086
Median Rent
1989
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30607 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 159 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 183 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 223 |
| 2023 | +15.0% | 256 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 273 |
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 263 business establishments in ZIP 30607, employing approximately 4,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,484,000.
263
Businesses
4,491
Employees
$239.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 36 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 30607 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
- 30549
Jefferson (30549)
22,500 residents
- 30601
Athens (30601)
20,835 residents
- 30607 10,895
Athens (30607)
10,895 residents
- 30622 10,344
Bogart (30622)
10,344 residents
- 30666 8,659
Statham (30666)
8,659 residents
- 30646 6,946
Hull (30646)
6,946 residents
- 30565 4,758
Nicholson (30565)
4,758 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30607 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30622
Bogart (30622)
$133,563 median income
- 30549
Jefferson (30549)
$96,195 median income
- 30666
Statham (30666)
$95,000 median income
- 30565
Nicholson (30565)
$75,179 median income
- 30646
Hull (30646)
$67,308 median income
- 30607
Athens (30607)
$65,361 median income
- 30606
Athens (30606)
$63,328 median income
- 30605 $50,062
Athens (30605)
$50,062 median income
- 30601 $39,219
Athens (30601)
$39,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30607 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30606 | Athens, GA | 40,225 | 5.6 mi |
| 30565 | Nicholson, GA | 4,758 | 5.0 mi |
| 30601 | Athens, GA | 20,835 | 5.7 mi |
| 30609 | Athens, GA | 1,956 | 6.1 mi |
| 30602 | Athens, GA | 2,409 | 6.8 mi |
| 30622 | Bogart, GA | 10,344 | 8.0 mi |
| 30646 | Hull, GA | 6,946 | 8.7 mi |
| 30666 | Statham, GA | 8,659 | 8.9 mi |
| 30549 | Jefferson, GA | 22,500 | 9.6 mi |
| 30605 | Athens, GA | 39,952 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30607, 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 (10,895 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 30607 in?
ZIP code 30607 (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 30607?
ZIP code 30607 in Athens, GA has a population of 10,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30607?
The median household income in ZIP 30607 is $65,361, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30607?
The median home value in ZIP 30607 is $253,600, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30607?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30607 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30607?
ZIP code 30607 has 263 business establishments employing approximately 4,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30607?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30607 are: Health care and social assistance (42), Retail trade (38), Construction (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30607?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30607 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 30607?
In ZIP code 30607, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 30607?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30607 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30607?
In ZIP code 30607, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30607?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30607 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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