30601 ZIP Code
Athens, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30601 |
| City/Town: | Athens |
| County: | Clarke |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,524 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,319 |
| Per Capita Income: | $20,869 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,993 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.4 sq miles
60.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9992, -83.3470 |
Population Information (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,524 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,841 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,683 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,023 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,122 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 847 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,270 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,868 | 29.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,689 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,721 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,127 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 748 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,029 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,474 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 488 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 118 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,084 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,993 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,116 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 877 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,975 | 39.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,141 | 60.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,394 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 629 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,398 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,107 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,093 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 711 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,452 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,004 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,319 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,150 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,317 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $20,869 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,808 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,135 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 664 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,565 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,521 | 76.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,028 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 512 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 74 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,365 | 52.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,404 | 35.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 199 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 345 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 753 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,458 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,673 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,453 | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,803 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 200 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,301 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,779 | 17.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 887 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,484 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 689 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,331 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,456 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,130 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 790 | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 339 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 231 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,439 | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,088 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 121 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 737 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 313 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,077 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 406 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,351 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 532 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,077 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 396 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 226 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 358 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,345 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,845 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,888 | 17.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 373 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 257 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 41.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,710 | 83.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,578 | 62.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,706 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,796 | 16.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,089 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,082 | 20.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,151 | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 656 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,486 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,890 | 44.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 297 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 681 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,049 | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 266 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 959 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,665 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,186 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,368 | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,831 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,640 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,206 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,554 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,113 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 556 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 466 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,201 | 10.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 396 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,469 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,551 | 32.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,805 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,506 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 266 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,807 | 27.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 273 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,844 | 67.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 138 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 761 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,541 | 35.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,662 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,152 | 21.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 686 | 17.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 425 | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 483 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 694 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 635 | 16.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 733 | 18.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 290 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,141 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $469 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,084 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,116 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,035 | 20.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 704 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,665 | 26.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,500 | 44.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,738 | 17.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,732 | 17.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,005 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,710 | 67.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,310 | 23.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 754 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,986 | 59.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,693 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 247 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 373 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,459 | 15.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 521 | 5.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,093 | 73.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,994 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 542 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,506 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,525 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,282 | 64.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 946 | 26.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,481 | 65.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,742 | 32.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,307 | 55.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,292 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,173 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 143 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,622 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 345 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,902 | 551.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,902 | 551.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,902 | 551.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 160 | 46.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 55 | 15.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,422 | 412.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 54 | 15.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,501 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,334 | 85.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,167 | 14.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,456 | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 432 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 153 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 126 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,116 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,181 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Athens, GA30601