| ZIP Code | 30606 |
| ZIP Code Name | Athens |
| Primary County | Clarke County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 47,448 |
| Area Code(s) | 470 / 678 / 706 / 770 |
| Current Time | EST |
30606 is a United States ZIP Code located in Athens Georgia. Portions of 30606 are also in . 30606 is primarily within Clarke County with some portions in Oconee County. 30606 is within the Athens GA Area.
30606 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 30606 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 30606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 30606 is African American. The current unemployment level in 30606 is 4.4%.
| Population | 47,448 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.07% |
| Population Density | 1,440 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,692 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $52,566 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $80,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.56% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,150 | 62.66% |
| Black | 11,776 | 24.47% |
| Hispanic | 4,182 | 8.69% |
| Asian | 1,803 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 160 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 44 | 0.09% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 794 | 22.85% |
| Black | 1,694 | 48.75% |
| Hispanic | 910 | 26.19% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.29% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,165 | 5.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,676 | 26.22% |
| High School Diploma | 3,648 | 16.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 203 | 0.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,038 | 4.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,076 | 14.21% |
| Associates Degree | 958 | 4.42% |
| Masters Degree | 3,180 | 14.69% |
| Professional Degree | 1,396 | 6.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,306 | 6.03% |
| Coordinates | 33.93932343,-83.43771362 |
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| Region | Athens GA Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Athens-Clarke County, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 33 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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