30605 ZIP Code — Athens, GA

Clarke County, Georgia

ZIP code 30605 is located in Athens, Georgia, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 38.21 square miles and serves a population of 42,360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 762.

About ZIP code 30605

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,200. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,701. Poverty affects 28% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 30605 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

42,360

population

38.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30609 Athens (3 mi) 30683 Winterville (4.4 mi) 30602 Athens (4.4 mi) 30619 Arnoldsville (5.5 mi) 30606 Athens (6.9 mi) 30601 Athens (7 mi) 30630 Crawford (9.2 mi) 30677 Watkinsville (9.6 mi) 30628 Colbert (10.8 mi) 30607 Athens (11.3 mi) 30622 Bogart (11.4 mi) 30621 Bishop (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	42,360
Population density	1,109 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	38.21 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	33.9032
Longitude	-83.3229
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	56.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

42,360

Population

1,109

People per sq mi

26.8

Median age

$46,701

Median household income

$27,777

Per capita income

$237,200

Median home value

$987

Median monthly rent

34.4%

Home ownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

6,850

Housing units

53.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

949

Under 5

1,084

713

5–9

813

1,084

10–14

1,237

2,083

15–19

2,377

4,219

20–24

4,817

3,572

25–34

4,078

2,183

35–44

2,493

1,398

45–54

1,595

934

55–59

1,066

699

60–64

798

1,349

65–74

1,540

478

75–84

546

119

85+

136

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,555	15.5%
18 and over	35,805	84.5%
65 and over	4,168	9.8%
Median age	26.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Black or African American 23.7%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Asian 4.7%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	26,264	58.7%
Black or African American	10,603	23.7%
Two or more races	2,617	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,369	5.3%
Asian	2,084	4.7%
Other race	726	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	56.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$46,701

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,200
Median rent / month	$987
Owner occupied	34.4%
Renter occupied	65.6%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	40.4%
Large apartment buildings	10.3%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,257	29.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,356	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	4,659	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	6,379	36.1%
Households with children under 18	3,165	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,247	18.4%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.9%	56.6%
Married	33.5%	29.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%
Widowed	0.7%	3.5%
Divorced	6.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 14.5%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 28.4%

Graduate / professional 25.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	53.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	444	2.4%
Kindergarten	228	1.2%
Elementary school	3,299	17.5%
High school	1,097	5.8%
College / grad school	13,784	73.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Professional & management 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 27.6%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 28.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.7%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	24.3%
High cholesterol	22.3%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	15.1%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	81.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,425	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	21.8%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,327	95.2%
Spanish	1,760	4.4%
Other Indo-European	878	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	257	0.6%
Other languages	498	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	37,922	89.5%
Born in same state	37,469	88.5%
Born in different state	23,559	55.6%
Foreign born	453	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	4,438	10.5%
Not a US citizen	1,549	34.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,615	10.9%
Italian	4,022	9.5%
Arab	1,416	3.3%
English	406	1%
Polish	269	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	107	0.3%
Dutch	100	0.2%
German	89	0.2%
Norwegian	48	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30605

What city is ZIP code 30605 in?

ZIP code 30605 is primarily assigned to Athens, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30605 in?

ZIP code 30605 falls within Clarke County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30605 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 30605 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30605?

28% of residents in ZIP code 30605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30605?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30605?

The median household income in ZIP code 30605 is $46,701, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30605 in?

ZIP code 30605 observes the EST timezone.