35611 ZIP Code — Athens, AL
Limestone County, Alabama
ZIP code 35611 is located in Athens, Alabama, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 115.06 square miles and serves a population of 28,375 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.
About ZIP code 35611
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $54,094. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
28,375
population
115.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35611 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35611
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Athens | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35614 Athens (8.5 mi)
35671 Tanner (9.8 mi)
35643 Hillsboro (10 mi)
35652 Rogersville (10.9 mi)
35601 Decatur (11.4 mi)
35618 Courtland (12.1 mi)
35673 Trinity (12.7 mi)
35699 Decatur (13.1 mi)
35620 Elkmont (13.1 mi)
35613 Athens (13.9 mi)
35610 Anderson (14.3 mi)
35603 Decatur (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,375 |
| Population density | 247 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 115.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 17.76 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7658 |
| Longitude | -87.1082 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 256 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 21.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.5% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
28,375
Population
247
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$54,094
Median household income
$32,895
Per capita income
$169,600
Median home value
$747
Median monthly rent
60.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
8,994
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
837
Under 5
870
677
5–9
703
792
10–14
824
766
15–19
797
986
20–24
1,024
1,903
25–34
1,978
1,676
35–44
1,743
1,801
45–54
1,873
994
55–59
1,034
967
60–64
1,006
1,386
65–74
1,441
873
75–84
907
253
85+
264
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,696 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,679 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,124 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.1%
Black or African American
16.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,122 | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,943 | 16.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,760 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,617 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 955 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 359 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.6% | 40.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.8% | 21.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.5% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $54,094 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,600 |
| Median rent / month | $747 |
| Owner occupied | 60.5% |
| Renter occupied | 39.5% |
| Vacant | 14.0% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.5% |
| Electricity | 78.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,135 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 661 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,227 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,684 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,093 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,575 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 23.5% |
| Married | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.8%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 261 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 255 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,452 | 44.2% |
| High school | 1,241 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,336 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.7%
Education & healthcare
15.5%
Retail trade
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Construction
9.6%
Professional & management
6.6%
Other services
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
25.2%
18 and over
14.9%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
31.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 42.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,425 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 18.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,668 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 624 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 422 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 86 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,481 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,283 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 19,442 | 68.5% |
| Foreign born | 198 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 894 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 298 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,605 | 16.2% |
| French | 2,915 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 2,419 | 8.5% |
| English | 162 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 142 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 69 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35611
What city is ZIP code 35611 in?
ZIP code 35611 is primarily assigned to Athens, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35611 in?
ZIP code 35611 falls within Limestone County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35611?
17% of residents in ZIP code 35611 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35611?
The median home value in ZIP code 35611 is $169,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 35611?
ZIP code 35611 has an estimated population of 28,375 residents, with a density of 247 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35611?
The median household income in ZIP code 35611 is $54,094, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35611 in?
ZIP code 35611 observes the CST timezone.