County ProfileOH
Athens County
Population: 62,431 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
62,431
People
Median age
33.2
Housing
Total households
23,014
Income
Median household income
$56,001
Housing
Total housing units
26,471
Employment
Employment rate
53.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.3%
County details
Local time 05:43:05(ET)| Name | Athens |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 220, 740 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 39.3327548, -82.0458853 |
| Land area | 503.6 sq miles(1,304.4 km²) |
Map of Athens county, Ohio with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Athens County
Compare the largest cities in Athens County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 23,849 | $38,204 | 1ZIPs |
| Nelsonville | 4,612 | $49,750 | 1ZIPs |
| The Plains | 3,140 | $59,688 | 1ZIPs |
| Glouster | 1,659 | $38,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Guysville | 1,619 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Chauncey | 959 | $35,200 | 1ZIPs |
| Albany | 917 | $52,070 | 1ZIPs |
| Buchtel | 518 | $70,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Coolville | 454 | $47,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Jacksonville | 400 | $66,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Trimble | 329 | $47,120 | 1ZIPs |
| New Marshfield | 316 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Millfield | 311 | $41,601 | 1ZIPs |
| Stewart | 221 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hockingport | 205 | $110,671 | 1ZIPs |
| Amesville | 171 | $77,500 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Athens County
Review the most populated postal areas across Athens County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45701 | Athens | $53,075 | 33,705 |
| 45764 | Nelsonville | $51,806 | 7,859 |
| 45710 | Albany | $80,170 | 5,547 |
| 45732 | Glouster | $60,605 | 4,524 |
| 45723 | Coolville | $57,222 | 3,552 |
| 45780 | The Plains | $60,557 | 3,328 |
| 45735 | Guysville | $51,364 | 1,619 |
| 45761 | Millfield | $48,750 | 1,558 |
| 45766 | New Marshfield | $72,518 | 1,313 |
| 45711 | Amesville | $79,464 | 1,065 |
| 45719 | Chauncey | $35,200 | 964 |
| 45778 | Stewart | $57,128 | 834 |
| 45716 | Buchtel | $63,750 | 490 |
| 45740 | Jacksonville | $65,417 | 406 |
| 45782 | Trimble | $47,337 | 313 |
| 45739 | Hockingport | — | 160 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS