30605 ZIP Code
Athens, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30605 |
| City/Town: | Athens |
| County: | Clarke |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,360 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,701 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,695 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,430 |
| Median Home Value: | $237,200 |
| Land Area: | 38.2 sq miles
99.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9043, -83.3256 |
Population Information (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,360 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,783 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,577 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,033 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,526 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,321 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,460 | 10.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,036 | 21.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,650 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,676 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,993 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,000 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,497 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,889 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,024 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 255 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $237,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $987 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,430 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,651 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 779 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,071 | 34.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,580 | 65.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,984 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 645 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,353 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,327 | 14.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,747 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,582 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,526 | 28.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,804 | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,701 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,904 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,157 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,695 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,571 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,309 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,232 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,683 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,520 | 68.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,766 | 27.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 982 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,264 | 62.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,603 | 25.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,084 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 726 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,617 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,369 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,839 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 966 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 142 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 536 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,195 | 5.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,019 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,062 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,756 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,945 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,445 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,800 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,594 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,450 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 999 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 581 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,388 | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,782 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 711 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,300 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 444 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,264 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 192 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 588 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,531 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 469 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,024 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,176 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 206 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 600 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,734 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,320 | 39.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,519 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 596 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 354 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.6% | 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 (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,777 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,792 | 75.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,181 | 21.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,347 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,840 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,300 | 18.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,868 | 16.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 676 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 216 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,820 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,443 | 40.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,334 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,435 | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,501 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,143 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,124 | 11.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,894 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 523 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 134 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,144 | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,050 | 16.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,825 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,332 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,438 | 18.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,982 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 590 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 280 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 655 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 310 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,831 | 15.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,228 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,588 | 30.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,958 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 515 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,142 | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 256 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,004 | 73.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 74 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 144 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,296 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,421 | 42.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,593 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,341 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 104 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 184 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 511 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,188 | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,094 | 34.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,559 | 25.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 354 | 5.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 77 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,474 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $544 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $987 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,651 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,257 | 29.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,574 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,659 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,379 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,165 | 17.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,247 | 18.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,843 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,750 | 57.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,647 | 33.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,135 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,108 | 66.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,852 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 444 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,299 | 17.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,097 | 5.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 13,784 | 73.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,775 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,425 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,124 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,257 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 648 | 15.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,456 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,153 | 27.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,765 | 70.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,021 | 28.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,697 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,750 | 56.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,682 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 574 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,922 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 453 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,438 | 979.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,438 | 979.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,438 | 979.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 577 | 127.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 656 | 144.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,734 | 382.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 123 | 27.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,327 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,174 | 84.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,153 | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,716 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,032 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,533 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 872 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,651 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,244 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Athens, GA30605