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Athens, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35611

Limestone County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,251
86/sq mi
$57,377
Median income
$225,600
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athens pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
86
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35611 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35611 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, with 25,251 residents across 295.3 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35611 reports a modest median household income of $57,377 (6% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,278. Local economic indicators show a 18.5% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $225,600 (27% above the state average), median rent at $856 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 35611 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Limestone 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 35611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35611.

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 35611, Athens, AL · 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

25,251

Population

295.3

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35611?

40.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 16.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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

How ZIP 35611 ranks nationally

Athens, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,377 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

Owner 59.6%
Renter 40.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35611 vs 35614 →

ZIP 35611 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 35611 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 35611 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 35611 ranks #3 of 4 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
35614 Athens, AL 7,456 6.8 mi
35643 Hillsboro, AL 2,941 9.5 mi
35671 Tanner, AL 2,107 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35613 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 20,546
35756 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 9,016
35620 standard
Elkmont, AL
Pop: 8,868
35614 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 7,456
35739 standard
Ardmore, AL
Pop: 5,146
35671 standard
Tanner, AL
Pop: 2,107

Related Areas

Limestone County Athens, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35611 in? ▼
ZIP code 35611 (Athens) is located in Limestone County, Alabama. Limestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/limestone-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35611? ▼
ZIP code 35611 in Athens, AL has a population of 25,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35611? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35611 is $57,377, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35611? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35611 is $225,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35611? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35611 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35611? ▼
ZIP code 35611 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 10,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35611? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35611 are: Retail trade (143), Health care and social assistance (89), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35611? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35611 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 35611? ▼
In ZIP code 35611, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 35611? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35611 is 27.9 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 35611? ▼
In ZIP code 35611, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35611? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35611 is 18.5% 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.