Zip code 30602: Athens, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30602?

30602 is assigned to Athens, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30602 in?

30602 is in Clarke County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 30602?

About 1,467 people live in 30602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 30602?

The closest zip codes to 30602 are 30609, 30604, 30608, 30612, 30603.

Residential delivery areaClarke CountyEastern Time

Population

1,467

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.6 sq mi

2,445 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 30602

30602 is a suburban zip code in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County), covering 0.6 sq mi of land. About 1,467 people live here, or 2,445 per square mile. The median resident is 19.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12 minutes each way, and 36% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and food service.

How 30602 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate18.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%8th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy100%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%1st of 694 in GA
Work from home36.3%
98th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%11th of 706 in GA
Government workers30%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%41st of 704 in GA
Diversity index66.6
87th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.947th of 708 in GA
Population density2,445/sq mi
62nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi79th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher36.2%
59th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%135th of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents12.8%
59th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%103rd of 708 in GA
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%297th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate4.4%
26th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%666th of 701 in GA
Population1,467
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407589th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%625th of 704 in GA
Per capita income$3,051
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924707th of 708 in GA
Median age19.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6705th of 708 in GA
Average commute12 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min677th of 684 in GA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%693rd of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%699th of 708 in GA
Residents under 180.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%689th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$2,786
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066699th of 699 in GA
Self-employed workers3%
1st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%656th of 704 in GA

Measure	30602	Clarke	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Unemployment rateWeakness	18.3%	5.2%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	8th of 704
Housing vacancy	100%	6%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	1st of 694
Work from home	36.3%	13.5%	15.9%	15.1%	98th	11th of 706
Government workers	30%	25.9%	14.3%	14.5%	98th	41st of 704
Diversity index	66.6	62.5	64.9	61.4	87th	47th of 708
Population density	2,445/sq mi	1,086/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	62nd	79th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	36.2%	47.4%	34.9%	35.7%	59th	135th of 708
Foreign-born residents	12.8%	9.9%	11.2%	14.1%	59th	103rd of 708
Tech workers	2%	3.1%	4%	3.8%	33rd	297th of 704
Uninsured rate	4.4%	11.2%	12.4%	8.4%	26th	666th of 701
Population	1,467	129,609	10,940,407	334,922,499	2nd	589th of 708
Healthcare workers	3.9%	8%	8.2%	9.7%	2nd	625th of 704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$3,051	$32,642	$40,924	$44,673	1st	707th of 708
Median age	19.5	29.6	37.6	38.9	1st	705th of 708
Average commuteStrength	12 min	20.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	1st	677th of 684
Veterans	0%	3.8%	7.2%	6.2%	1st	693rd of 708
Residents 65 and older	0%	12.5%	15%	17.2%	1st	699th of 708
Residents under 18	0.5%	16.7%	23.2%	22%	1st	689th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$2,786	$34,814	$47,066	$49,666	1st	699th of 699
Self-employed workers	3%	8.1%	10.1%	10%	1st	656th of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

96%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.5

Under 18

0.5%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black14%
Hispanic8%
Asian19%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

66.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59%

Language spoken at home (households)

No data reported.

Households

Households: 0
Average household size: —
Family households: —
Married couples: —
Living alone: —
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

30602

—

Clarke Co.

$53,625

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$3,051

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

—

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

—

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30602

—

Clarke Co.

$298,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30602

—

Clarke Co.

$1,219

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 15
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: 100%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

39%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

20%

Bicycle

Worked from home

36%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

62%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

12 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

24%

Cleaning and personal care

19%

Food service

13%

Education

11%

Transportation and moving

Management

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Computer and math

Sales

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

49%

Restaurants and hotels

21%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$2,786

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30602	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$3,688	$74,888
Service	$5,174	$26,804
Sales and office	under $2,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	under $2,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

64%

Associate's

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: 4.4%
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Athens
State: Georgia
County: Clarke County
Center point: 33.9439° N, 83.3739° W
Land area: 0.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Athens-Clarke County100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 30602

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30609	Athens, GA	0.8 mi	3,310	—	—
30604	Athens, GA · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
30608	Athens, GA · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
30612	Athens, GA · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
30603	Athens, GA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
30606	Athens, GA	3.4 mi	47,865	$63,328	$362,500
30605	Athens, GA	3.9 mi	41,544	$50,062	$314,200
30601	Athens, GA	4.1 mi	25,899	$39,219	$215,400
30607	Athens, GA	6.6 mi	10,700	$65,361	$253,600
30683	Winterville, GA	6.7 mi	7,298	$88,198	$273,600
30622	Bogart, GA	9.1 mi	11,280	$133,563	$397,700
30619	Arnoldsville, GA	9.6 mi	1,737	$78,250	$230,100

Questions about 30602

What city is zip code 30602?

30602 is assigned to Athens, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30602 in?

30602 is in Clarke County, Georgia.

What is the population of 30602?

About 1,467 people live in 30602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30602 in?

30602 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 30602?

The closest zip codes to 30602 are 30609, 30604, 30608, 30612, 30603.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30602, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.