Athens, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35614
Limestone County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,456
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,967
- Median income Below-median income area
- $192,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35614 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 35614 (Athens, AL) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.9 in 2023 to 222.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35614 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, home to 7,456 residents across 164.6 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35614 reports a modest median household income of $56,967 (7% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,686. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $192,700 (9% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $925; 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Limestone County, so 35614 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 35614
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35614.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 35614, 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
7,456
Population
164.6
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35614?
41.0
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
3.6%
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?
$56,967
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$35,686
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35614 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)
$56,967 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
3,409housing units
3,409
Total Housing Units
2,777
Occupied Units
632
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1991
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35614 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 154 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 176 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 218 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 218 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 223 |
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 53 business establishments in ZIP 35614, employing approximately 564 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,211,000.
53
Businesses
564
Employees
$24.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 26.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 24.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
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 35614 vs 35611 →
ZIP 35614 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35611
Athens (35611)
25,251 residents
- 35620 8,868
Elkmont (35620)
8,868 residents
- 35614 7,456
Athens (35614)
7,456 residents
- 35647 1,030
Lester (35647)
1,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35614 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35614 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35647
Lester (35647)
$90,139 median income
- 35620
Elkmont (35620)
$78,247 median income
- 35611
Athens (35611)
$57,377 median income
- 35614
Athens (35614)
$56,967 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35614 ranks #4 of 4 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 35614, 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 (7,456 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 35614 in?
ZIP code 35614 (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 35614?
ZIP code 35614 in Athens, AL has a population of 7,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35614?
The median household income in ZIP 35614 is $56,967, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35614?
The median home value in ZIP 35614 is $192,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35614?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35614 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35614?
ZIP code 35614 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35614?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35614 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35614?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35614 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 35614?
In ZIP code 35614, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 35614?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35614 is 31.4 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 35614?
In ZIP code 35614, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35614?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35614 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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