Zip code 30609: Athens, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30609?

30609 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 30609 in?

30609 is in Clarke County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 30609?

About 3,310 people live in 30609, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 30609?

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

Residential delivery areaClarke CountyEastern Time

Population

3,310

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

8,803 people/sq mi

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

About 30609

30609 is an urban zip code in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 3,310 people live here, or 8,803 per square mile. The median resident is 19.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.9 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 30609 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate29.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%2nd of 704 in GA
Government workers34.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%19th of 704 in GA
Population density8,803/sq mi
91st
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi9th of 708 in GA
Diversity index62.3
77th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9113th of 708 in GA
Work from home16%
65th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%149th of 706 in GA
Uninsured rate8.5%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%545th of 701 in GA
Foreign-born residents6.6%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%227th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher22.9%
28th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%328th of 708 in GA
Population3,310
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407460th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$3,548
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924706th of 708 in GA
Median age19.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6707th of 708 in GA
Average commute13.9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min674th of 684 in GA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%694th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%700th of 708 in GA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%693rd of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$4,484
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066696th of 699 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%562nd of 704 in GA
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%635th of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%668th of 704 in GA

Measure	30609	Clarke	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Unemployment rateWeakness	29.3%	5.2%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 704
Government workers	34.9%	25.9%	14.3%	14.5%	99th	19th of 704
Population density	8,803/sq mi	1,086/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	91st	9th of 708
Diversity index	62.3	62.5	64.9	61.4	77th	113th of 708
Work from home	16%	13.5%	15.9%	15.1%	65th	149th of 706
Uninsured rate	8.5%	11.2%	12.4%	8.4%	62nd	545th of 701
Foreign-born residents	6.6%	9.9%	11.2%	14.1%	37th	227th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.9%	47.4%	34.9%	35.7%	28th	328th of 708
Population	3,310	129,609	10,940,407	334,922,499	5th	460th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$3,548	$32,642	$40,924	$44,673	1st	706th of 708
Median age	19.1	29.6	37.6	38.9	1st	707th of 708
Average commuteStrength	13.9 min	20.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	1st	674th of 684
Veterans	0%	3.8%	7.2%	6.2%	1st	694th of 708
Residents 65 and older	0%	12.5%	15%	17.2%	1st	700th of 708
Residents under 18	0%	16.7%	23.2%	22%	1st	693rd of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,484	$34,814	$47,066	$49,666	1st	696th of 699
Tech workers	0%	3.1%	4%	3.8%	1st	562nd of 704
Healthcare workers	3.5%	8%	8.2%	9.7%	1st	635th of 704
Self-employed workers	2.1%	8.1%	10.1%	10%	1st	668th 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

99%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.1

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black20%
Hispanic8%
Asian11%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

62.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.9%

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: 33% / 67%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

30609

—

Clarke Co.

$53,625

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$3,548

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

30609

—

Clarke Co.

$298,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30609

—

Clarke Co.

$1,219

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

No data reported.

Housing units: 0
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: —
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

38%

Carpooled

Transit

14%

Walked

26%

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

51%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

29.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

30.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

29%

Office and admin

21%

Cleaning and personal care

18%

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Healthcare

Management

Legal and social services

Production

Transportation and moving

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

36%

Restaurants and hotels

28%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Manufacturing

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$4,484

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30609	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	under $2,500	$74,888
Service	$6,003	$26,804
Sales and office	$4,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

77%

Associate's

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: 8.5%
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Athens
State: Georgia
County: Clarke County
Center point: 33.9331° N, 83.3723° W
Land area: 0.4 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 30609

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30602	Athens, GA	0.8 mi	1,467	—	—
30604	Athens, GA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
30608	Athens, GA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
30612	Athens, GA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
30603	Athens, GA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
30605	Athens, GA	3.3 mi	41,544	$50,062	$314,200
30606	Athens, GA	3.5 mi	47,865	$63,328	$362,500
30601	Athens, GA	4.8 mi	25,899	$39,219	$215,400
30683	Winterville, GA	6.7 mi	7,298	$88,198	$273,600
30607	Athens, GA	7.2 mi	10,700	$65,361	$253,600
30622	Bogart, GA	9.1 mi	11,280	$133,563	$397,700
30619	Arnoldsville, GA	9.1 mi	1,737	$78,250	$230,100

Questions about 30609

What city is zip code 30609?

30609 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 30609 in?

30609 is in Clarke County, Georgia.

What is the population of 30609?

About 3,310 people live in 30609, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30609 in?

30609 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 30609?

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

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30609, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.