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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
$65,361
Median income
$253,600
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,905. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $253,600 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,086 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units 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. To put 30607 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clarke County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30607?

39.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 27.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$65,361

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$31,905

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30607 ranks nationally

Athens, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,361 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,488

Total Housing Units

4,270

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$253,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30607 ranks #5 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 30607 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 30607 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

30606 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 40,225
30605 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 39,952
30601 standard
Athens, GA
Pop: 20,835
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.