ZIP Code 30606 Demographics & Data

All About Athens, GA (ZIP Code 30606)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 30606

The ZIP Code 30606 is associated with the city of Athens in Georgia in Clarke County in the U.S. About 17.1% of residents in ZIP Code 30606 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.9 years. An estimated 49.7% in this Georgia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,591. The median household income is at $51,615, while an estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 45,457.

Population in 30606

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 30606 is 45,457.

Athens, GA

The 30606 ZIP Code is associated with Athens, GA in Clarke County.

Area Codes associated with 30606

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 30606 include 678, 706, 762, and 770.

Sunrise / Sunset in 30606

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 8:17 pm
Sunrise in 30606 6:44 am
Sunrise in 30606 8:17 pm

Weather forecast for 30606

This Afternoon's forecast for 30606: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 30606

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 30606 Good

Internet in 30606

Approximately 92.7% of households in ZIP Code 30606 have a computer, while about 83.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 30606

Males make up an estimated 49.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 30606, while females comprise about 50.2%.

Health Insurance in 30606

Approximately 11.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 30606 (Athens, GA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 30606

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 30606, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 9.1% of 30606 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 30606 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.1%), followed by Black or African American (24.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 30606

Industry Percent
White 71.1%
Black or African American 24.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 1.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 30606

The median household income in ZIP Code 30606 is $51,615, while the region's mean household income is $83,860. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,591. The per capita income in ZIP Code 30606 of $34,591 is approximately 11.34% more than the per capita income in Georgia overall of $31,067. An estimated 12.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately33.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.8% of the population in 30606 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.6% of 30606 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 30606

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.8%
$200,000 or more per year 7.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 30606

In ZIP Code 30606, 90.3% of the population graduated high school, while 49.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.7% in this Clarke County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 30606

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.7%
Some college, no degree 16.2%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 23.2%
Graduate or professional degree 26.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 30606

Residents of ZIP Code 30606 are younger than average. The median age of 32.9 years in ZIP Code 30606 is approximately 13.65% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 30606 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 30606 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 30606

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 15.1%
25 to 34 years 15.8%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 10.4%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 5.0%
65 to 74 years 7.6%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 30606

In ZIP Code 30606, 86.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clarke County region.

Language Spoken in 30606

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.6%
Spanish 8.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.9%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 30606

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 30606, an estimated 20.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Clarke County region.

Age of Housing in 30606

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 30606

In 30606, 66.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.0 minutes. Approximately 33.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 30606 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 30606 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 30606

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.6%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.2%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 3.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 30606 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 30606

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 30606 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 30606 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 30606 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 30606

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 30606

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 30606 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 30606 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes electricity rates in 30606 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 30606

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 30606 9.84¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh 6.46¢/kWh
Georgia 14.13¢/kWh 12.02¢/kWh 7.83¢/kWh
United States 17.65¢/kWh 14.37¢/kWh 8.95¢/kWh

Solar Power in 30606

Month ZIP Code 30606 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.47 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.14 3 6.31
Mar 5.48 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.76 5.13 7.3
May 5.89 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.82 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.58 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.51 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.78 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.8 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.16 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.23 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 30606. This visualizes solar power levels in 30606 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.