30605 ZIP Code – Athens, Georgia

30605 is a ZIP code serving Athens, Georgia in Clarke County with a population of approximately 42,360 residents. The median household income of $46,701 is below the Georgia average and below the national average. At $237,200, median home values run near the national average, with 36.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $987 is near the national average. Housing consists of 50% single-family (increasing), 31% apartments (increasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. About 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 27.3, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 30609, 30602, 30683.

ZIP Code 30605 Data

Population 42,360
Median Household Income $46,701
Median Home Value $237,200
Median Rent $987
Median Age 27.3
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Poverty Rate 28.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%
County Clarke County
State Georgia

ZIP 30605 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 30605GA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population42k14k10k
Median Household Income$46k$64k$73k
Median Home Value$237k$198k$258k
Median Rent$987$1,014$1,088
Median Age27.340.843.2
Unemployment Rate5.0%4.9%5.0%
Poverty Rate28.1%16.3%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher52.6%24.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
30609 ATHENS 3,529 Not provided
30602 ATHENS 1,433 Not provided
30683 WINTERVILLE 8,152 $71,351
30619 ARNOLDSVILLE 1,547 $71,932
30606 ATHENS 47,603 $58,727