30609 ZIP Code — Athens, GA
Clarke County, Georgia
ZIP code 30609 is located in Athens, Georgia, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 0.38 square miles and serves a population of 3,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.
About ZIP code 30609
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 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 poor mental health (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
3,529
population
0.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Athens | Acceptable |
| Athens | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30605 Athens (3 mi)
30602 Athens (3.7 mi)
30606 Athens (4.6 mi)
30683 Winterville (7.3 mi)
30601 Athens (7.5 mi)
30677 Watkinsville (7.5 mi)
30619 Arnoldsville (8.2 mi)
30622 Bogart (8.6 mi)
30621 Bishop (9 mi)
30607 Athens (10.1 mi)
30630 Crawford (12.1 mi)
30666 Statham (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,529 |
| Population density | 9,287 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8956 |
| Longitude | -83.3745 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
3,529
Population
9,287
People per sq mi
19.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,468
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
27.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,109
15–19
1,639
301
20–24
444
15
25–34
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,529 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.3%
Black or African American
10.4%
Asian
9.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,302 | 60.3% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 380 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 316 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 291 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 120 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
63.9%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
36.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,529 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
35.7%
Retail trade
17.4%
Professional & management
6.3%
Other services
4.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.8% |
| Service | 49.0% |
| Sales & office | 27.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 3.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.0% |
| Government | 37.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 39.7% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 23.9% |
| Walk | 21.1% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.3 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 13.7% |
| High cholesterol | 10.3% |
| Diabetes | 2.3% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 15.3% |
| Arthritis | 6.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 30.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 22.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 44.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 65.4% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 92.7% |
| Public insurance | 1.6% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,529 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,236 | 91.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,210 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,453 | 69.5% |
| Foreign born | 26 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 293 | 8.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 81 | 27.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 315 | 8.9% |
| French | 293 | 8.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 75 | 2.1% |
| English | 34 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30609
What city is ZIP code 30609 in?
ZIP code 30609 is primarily assigned to Athens, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30609 in?
ZIP code 30609 falls within Clarke County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 30609?
ZIP code 30609 has an estimated population of 3,529 residents, with a density of 9,386 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 30609 in?
ZIP code 30609 observes the EST timezone.