ZIP Code 30601 -- Athens, GA

Clarke | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
25,899
Unknown
Median Income
$39,219
Home Value
$215,400
Median Rent
$1,232
Median Age
28.10
Diversity Index
71.60
Very High
Cost of Living
87.2
below average
Unemployment
7.2%

About ZIP Code 30601

ZIP code 30601 in Athens, Georgia is a unknown area with a population of 25,899. The median household income is $39,219, which is This is 48% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $215,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.5x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 87.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 28.10 years. Approximately 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Clarke, GA.

Population & Age

Total Population
25,899
Median Age
28.10
Male Population
12,887
49.8%
Female Population
13,012
50.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
71.60 Very High
White
47.8%
Black or African American
34.6%
Hispanic or Latino
16.8%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.0%
Other Race
5.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$39,219
Mean Household Income
$59,901
Per Capita Income
$25,745
Below Poverty Line
36.7%

This is 48% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$215,400
Median Rent
$1,232
Total Housing Units
12,372
Occupied Units
11,346
Vacant Units
1,026
8.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
32.1%
Renter Occupied
67.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5.5x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 32.1% Renter 67.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 84.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 18.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
14,123
Employment Rate
92.8%
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.5%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
2.4%
Work from Home
12.9%

Cost of Living Index

87.2
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 30601 is 12.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Athens

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
30606 47,865 $63,328 $362,500
30605 41,544 $50,062 $314,200
30607 10,700 $65,361 $253,600
30609 3,310 N/A N/A
30602 1,467 N/A N/A

Other ZIP Codes in Clarke

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
30606 Athens 47,865 $63,328
30605 Athens 41,544 $50,062
30607 Athens 10,700 $65,361
30683 Winterville 7,298 $88,198
30602 Athens 1,467 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 30601

ZIP code 30601 (Athens, GA) has a total population of 25,899 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 28.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 30601 is $39,219 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 48% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 30601 is primarily located in Athens, Georgia (GA). It falls within Clarke County.

The median home value in ZIP code 30601 is $215,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,232.

The median age in ZIP code 30601 is 28.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 30601 has a cost of living index of 87.22 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 30601, 35.93% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.57% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 30601 is 7.21%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 12.89% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.