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Athens, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35613

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

20,546
103/sq mi
$100,845
Median income
$329,900
Median home value
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Athens pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
103
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35613 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35613 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, with 20,546 residents across 199.3 square miles, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35613 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,845 (66% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $46,055. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $329,900 (86% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,264 monthly, and 86.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 35613 in local context, 5 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 35613

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35613.

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 35613, 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

20,546

Population

199.3

Area (sq mi)

103

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35613?

42.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$100,845

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$46,055

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35613 ranks nationally

Athens, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,845 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,980

Total Housing Units

9,590

Occupied Units

390

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$329,900

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$1,264

Median Rent

2002

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35613 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 157
2021 +16.9% 183
2022 +19.2% 218
2023 +4.6% 229
2024 +5.7% 241

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 304 business establishments in ZIP 35613, employing approximately 3,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,059,000.

304

Businesses

3,451

Employees

$164.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 45 14.8%
Retail trade 35 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.6%
Finance and insurance 16 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 16 5.3%
Manufacturing 14 4.6%
Wholesale trade 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.3%
Information 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 35613 vs 35749 →

ZIP 35613 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 35613 ranks #3 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 35613 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 35613 ranks #4 of 6 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
35749 Harvest, AL 20,575 7.0 mi
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 8.0 mi
35620 Elkmont, AL 8,868 9.8 mi
35739 Ardmore, AL 5,146 11.0 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35611 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 25,251
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 35613 in? ▼
ZIP code 35613 (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 35613? ▼
ZIP code 35613 in Athens, AL has a population of 20,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35613? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35613 is $100,845, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35613? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35613 is $329,900, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35613? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35613 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35613? ▼
ZIP code 35613 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 3,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35613? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35613 are: Construction (51), Health care and social assistance (45), Retail trade (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35613? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35613 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 35613? ▼
In ZIP code 35613, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 35613? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35613 is 26.1 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 35613? ▼
In ZIP code 35613, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35613? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35613 is 5.0% 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.