30601 ZIP Code – Athens, Georgia

Located in Athens, Georgia, ZIP code 30601 is a large ZIP code within Clarke County with a population of approximately 23,524 residents. At $36,319, the median household income here runs well below the Georgia average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $183,100, below the national average, with 32.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,084 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 48% single-family (increasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 7.2%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 38.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. At 27.7, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 30602, 30609, 30607.

ZIP Code 30601 Data

Population 23,524
Median Household Income $36,319
Median Home Value $183,100
Median Rent $1,084
Median Age 27.7
Unemployment Rate 7.2%
Poverty Rate 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%
County Clarke County
State Georgia

ZIP 30601 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 30601GA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population23k14k10k
Median Household Income$36k$64k$73k
Median Home Value$183k$198k$258k
Median Rent$1,084$1,014$1,088
Median Age27.740.843.2
Unemployment Rate7.2%4.9%5.0%
Poverty Rate38.5%16.3%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher37.4%24.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
30602 ATHENS 1,433 Not provided
30609 ATHENS 3,529 Not provided
30607 ATHENS 10,368 $57,455
30646 HULL 8,173 $60,545
30683 WINTERVILLE 8,152 $71,351