Athens
City in Limestone County, Alabama
Athens is a city in Limestone County, Alabama, with 25,406 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkmont, 10.5 miles N.
- 25,406residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 41.9 sq miland area · 108.5 km²
- 607 / sq mipopulation density
- 35613ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is a city in and the county seat of Limestone County, in the U.S. state of Alabama; it is included in the Huntsville–Decatur–Albertville combined statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 25,407.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $69,922
- Median home value
- $270,000
- Median rent
- $899/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Athens had 25,406 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,406 |
|---|---|
| Density | 607 per sq mi (234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Limestone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,406 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.88 sq mi (108.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7827° N, 86.9511° W |
| ZIP code | 35613 |
| Official website | athensal.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0102956 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Elkmont10.5 mi N
- Mooresville11.6 mi S
- Madison11.8 mi SE
- Harvest12.0 mi NE
- Decatur14.7 mi S
- Trinity14.8 mi SW
- Ardmore15.8 mi NE
- Hillsboro16.1 mi SW
- Ardmore, TN16.4 mi N
- Prospect, TN16.7 mi N
- Huntsville17.0 mi E
- Triana17.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Limestone County, Alabama.
What is the population of Athens, AL?
25,406 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, AL?
The ZIP code of Athens is 35613.
What is the elevation of Athens?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Elkmont (10.5 mi), Mooresville (11.6 mi), Madison (11.8 mi), Harvest (12.0 mi), Decatur (14.7 mi).
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