35613 ZIP Code — Athens, AL

Limestone County, Alabama

ZIP code 35613 is located in Athens, Alabama, within Limestone County. It covers approximately 74.99 square miles and serves a population of 22,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35613

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,542. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35613 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,278

population

74.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35613 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35613

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35613. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35757 Madison (7.4 mi) 35749 Harvest (8.2 mi) 35620 Elkmont (8.6 mi) 35773 Toney (10.5 mi) 35614 Athens (11 mi) 35758 Madison (11.3 mi) 35806 Huntsville (11.7 mi) 35756 Madison (12.6 mi) 35813 Huntsville (13 mi) 35671 Tanner (13.3 mi) 35611 Athens (13.9 mi) 35824 Huntsville (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,278
Population density	297 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	74.99 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	34.8317
Longitude	-86.8760
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

22,278

Population

297

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$96,542

Median household income

$41,547

Per capita income

$271,100

Median home value

$1,044

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

7,649

Housing units

36.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

704

Under 5

757

549

5–9

590

608

10–14

654

540

15–19

581

540

20–24

580

1,472

25–34

1,582

1,219

35–44

1,310

1,338

45–54

1,437

949

55–59

1,020

823

60–64

885

1,332

65–74

1,430

553

75–84

594

111

85+

120

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,574	20.5%
18 and over	17,704	79.5%
65 and over	4,140	18.6%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Black or African American 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 3%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	18,862	81.1%
Black or African American	1,585	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	993	4.3%
Two or more races	735	3.2%
Other race	693	3%
Asian	240	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	47	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	40.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	32.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	21.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$96,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 29.6%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,100
Median rent / month	$1,044
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	17.3%
2000–2009	28.9%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	29.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,333	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	314	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	867	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,742	21.1%
Households with children under 18	2,577	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,920	35.4%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	19.9%
Married	61.7%	59.6%
Separated	0.6%	1.1%
Widowed	4.1%	8.7%
Divorced	9.4%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.8%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	418	8.6%
Kindergarten	222	4.6%
Elementary school	2,004	41.3%
High school	1,068	22.0%
College / grad school	1,142	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Public administration 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 22.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,820	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,817	93.4%
Spanish	543	2.6%
Other Indo-European	446	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	0.2%
Other languages	58	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,538	96.7%
Born in same state	21,279	95.5%
Born in different state	13,545	60.8%
Foreign born	259	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	740	3.3%
Not a US citizen	399	53.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,415	15.3%
Arab	2,960	13.3%
Italian	2,395	10.8%
English	109	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	104	0.5%
Dutch	60	0.3%
German	22	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35613

What city is ZIP code 35613 in?

ZIP code 35613 is primarily assigned to Athens, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35613 in?

ZIP code 35613 falls within Limestone County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35613 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 35613 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35613 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 35613 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 35613?

ZIP code 35613 has an estimated population of 22,278 residents, with a density of 297 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35613?

The median household income in ZIP code 35613 is $96,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35613 in?

ZIP code 35613 observes the CST timezone.