PlainZIP

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
$56,967
Median income
$192,700
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
41th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,686. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $192,700 (9% above the state average), median rent at $925 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.8%.

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. To put 35614 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 35614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35614.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35614?

41.0

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

$35,686

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35614 ranks nationally

Athens, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,967 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,409

Total Housing Units

2,777

Occupied Units

632

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$192,700

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35614 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 35614 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 35614 ranks #4 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
35611 Athens, AL 25,251 6.8 mi
35647 Lester, AL 1,030 7.3 mi
35620 Elkmont, AL 8,868 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35611 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 25,251
35613 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 20,546
35756 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 9,016
35620 standard
Elkmont, AL
Pop: 8,868
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.