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 Moderate-density area
- $100,845
- Median income Above-median income area
- $329,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35613 (Athens, AL) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.6 in 2023 to 241.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,055. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $329,900 (86% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,264.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Limestone County, so 35613 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 35613
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35613.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35613?
42.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$100,845
Median Household Income
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$46,055
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35613 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Athens, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,845 Top 6% higher than 94% of 587 Alabama 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
9,980housing units
9,980
Total Housing Units
9,590
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,900
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35758
Madison (35758)
41,875 residents
- 35749
Harvest (35749)
20,575 residents
- 35613
Athens (35613)
20,546 residents
- 35757 12,840
Madison (35757)
12,840 residents
- 35620 8,868
Elkmont (35620)
8,868 residents
- 35739 5,146
Ardmore (35739)
5,146 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35613 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35613 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35758
Madison (35758)
$117,380 median income
- 35757
Madison (35757)
$106,175 median income
- 35749
Harvest (35749)
$103,901 median income
- 35613
Athens (35613)
$100,845 median income
- 35620
Elkmont (35620)
$78,247 median income
- 35739
Ardmore (35739)
$70,354 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35613, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,546 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 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.
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