Athens
| State |  Alabama |
|---|---|
| County | Limestone County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 256 |
| Area | 102 km² |
| Water area | 0.75 km² |
| Population | 34,209 |
| Population Density | 335 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 243 m |
| FIPS | 0102956 |
| GNIS-ID | 2403123 |
| Founded | 1818 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Coordinates | ♁34° 47′ N, 86° 57′ W |
| Latitude | 34.779021 |
| Longitude | -86.950799 |
Athens is located in the Limestone County in Alabama. Currently, 4 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 34,209 on an area of 102 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +7.79 % · ⌀ 899 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +6.42 % · 270,000 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +1.17 % · 64.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · +11.41 % · 9.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -12.96 % · 13.1 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +7.57 % · 69,922 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · 0.00 % · 2.4 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -9.87 % · 12.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +2.99 % · 15,764
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +1.85 % · 31.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -0.13 % · 24.6 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +26.20 % · 8.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -1.68 % · 40.9 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Athens
YoY +4.85 % · 34,209
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2 % |
| Diabetes | 14.2 % |
| High blood pressure | 43.7 % |
| Smoking | 14.6 % |
| Depression | 23.6 % |
| Asthma | 10.1 % |
| Physically inactive | 28.2 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 10.3 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Athens
The map shows the position of Athens based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Athens
The table shows the recorded districts of Athens and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Belmont | 35611 |
| Bonnie Doone | 35611 |
| Breeding Industrial Park | 35611 |
| Brookwood | 35613 |
| Brookwood Forest | 35613 |
| Byram Heights | 35611 |
| Campbell | 35611 |
| Cloverleaf | 35611 |
| Cottonwood | 35613 |
| Country Village | 35613 |
| East Hampton | 35613 |
| Ezell Place | 35611 |
| Farmview | 35611 |
| Glenn Valley | 35611 |
| Hannah | 35613 |
| Holland Place | 35613 |
| Indian Trace | 35613 |
| Lake Ida Heights | 35613 |
| Lakewood | 35611 |
| Mayflower | 35613 |
| Sommers South | 35611 |
| Southside | 35611 |
| Whitfield | 35613 |
| Wigginsville | 35613 |
| Winslow | 35613 |
| Yorkshire | 35613 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Athens and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Elkmont | 17 km |
| Mooresville | 18 km |
| Harvest | 19 km |
| Madison | 19 km |
| Decatur | 23 km |
| Trinity | 23 km |
| Ardmore | 26 km |
| Hillsboro | 26 km |
| Huntsville | 27 km |
| Prospect | 27 km |
| Redstone Arsenal | 28 km |
| Triana | 28 km |
Localities in Limestone County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Athens and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
