ZIP Code 35611
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Athens · Limestone County · Alabama
- Population
- 25,251
- Median income
- $57,377
- Median home value
- $225,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.9%
- Land area
- 295.3 sq mi
86/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Chicago
ZIP code 35611 in Athens, Alabama has a population of 25,251. The median household income is $57,377, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $225,600, 19% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35611 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.3 square miles in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. The area is home to 25,251 residents, producing a population density of 86 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35611 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35611 sits at $57,377 (6% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,278. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $225,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 59.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35611 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Limestone County, so you can benchmark 35611 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 35611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35611.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
143 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
62 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35611, Athens, AL · 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
25,251
Population
295.3
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35611?
40.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.0%
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?
$57,377
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$37,278
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,585
Total Housing Units
12,052
Occupied Units
1,533
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state
$856
Median Rent
1985
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35611 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 163 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 193 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 225 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 248 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 247 |
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 683 business establishments in ZIP 35611, employing approximately 10,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $475,317,000.
683
Businesses
10,248
Employees
$475.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 143 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 51 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.6% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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