30601 ZIP Code — Athens, GA
Clarke County, Georgia
ZIP code 30601 is located in Athens, Georgia, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 23.37 square miles and serves a population of 23,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.
About ZIP code 30601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,100. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $36,319. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
23,524
population
23.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Athens | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30602 Athens (3.9 mi)
30607 Athens (5.9 mi)
30646 Hull (6.2 mi)
30606 Athens (6.6 mi)
30565 Nicholson (6.9 mi)
30605 Athens (7 mi)
30609 Athens (7.5 mi)
30683 Winterville (7.5 mi)
30628 Colbert (8.4 mi)
30619 Arnoldsville (11.2 mi)
30622 Bogart (11.2 mi)
30633 Danielsville (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,524 |
| Population density | 1,007 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.0017 |
| Longitude | -83.3508 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706/762 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.3% | 56.8% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.9% | 23.4% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.1% | 15.3% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,524
Population
1,007
People per sq mi
27.3
Median age
$36,319
Median household income
$23,247
Per capita income
$183,100
Median home value
$1,084
Median monthly rent
39.3%
Home ownership
41.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
4,852
Housing units
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
515
Under 5
508
565
5–9
557
426
10–14
421
639
15–19
631
3,458
20–24
3,410
1,857
25–34
1,832
1,370
35–44
1,351
1,071
45–54
1,056
377
55–59
371
518
60–64
511
742
65–74
732
246
75–84
242
59
85+
59
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,521 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,003 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,080 | 8.8% |
| Median age | 27.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.1%
Black or African American
33.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,365 | 49.1% |
| Black or African American | 8,404 | 33.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,673 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,458 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 753 | 3% |
| Asian | 345 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 199 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.3% | 56.8% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.9% | 23.4% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.1% | 15.3% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
17.6%
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
14.7%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $36,319 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
18.4%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,084 |
| Owner occupied | 39.3% |
| Renter occupied | 60.7% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 44.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.1% |
| Mobile homes | 10.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.7% |
| Electricity | 67.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,035 | 20.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 916 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,665 | 26.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,500 | 44.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,738 | 17.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,732 | 17.1% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 67.1% | 56.9% |
| Married | 23.1% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 247 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 373 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,459 | 15.1% |
| High school | 521 | 5.4% |
| College / grad school | 7,093 | 73.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.0%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Professional & management
12.1%
Retail trade
9.7%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Construction
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Other services
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.0% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 6.8% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
41.1%
Under 18 years
33.8%
18 and over
42.4%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
49.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.6% |
| Retirement income | 11.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 24.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 3.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.2% |
| Poor mental health | 20.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 25.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 46.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.6% |
| Teeth loss | 27.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 542 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 45.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 16.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,501 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,153 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,054 | 4.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,622 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 21,277 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,127 | 64.3% |
| Foreign born | 345 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,902 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 534 | 28.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,207 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 1,371 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 859 | 3.7% |
| English | 237 | 1% |
| Irish | 140 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 79 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30601
What city is ZIP code 30601 in?
ZIP code 30601 is primarily assigned to Athens, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30601 in?
ZIP code 30601 falls within Clarke County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30601?
41% of residents in ZIP code 30601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 30601 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 30601 are renter-occupied.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30601?
The median household income in ZIP code 30601 is $36,319, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30601?
The median home value in ZIP code 30601 is $183,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 30601 in?
ZIP code 30601 observes the EST timezone.