Athens
Village in Greene County, New York

Athens is a village in Greene County, New York, with 1,586 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hudson, 2.0 miles SE.
- 1,586residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 464 / sq mipopulation density
- 12015ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is a village in Greene County, New York, United States, with 1,586 people in the 2020 census. It is named after the classical city of Athens and is the eastern part of the town of Athens, across the Hudson River from the city of Hudson.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $84,107
- Median home value
- $325,600
- Median rent
- $1,146/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Athens had 1,586 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,586 |
|---|---|
| Density | 464 per sq mi (179 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,586 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.42 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.18 sq mi (3.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2710° N, 73.8159° W |
| ZIP code | 12015 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3602902 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Hudson2.0 mi SE
- Lorenz Park2.0 mi E
- Sleepy Hollow Lake2.3 mi N
- Stottville3.2 mi NE
- Jefferson Heights4.0 mi SW
- Leeds4.1 mi W
- Catskill4.3 mi SW
- Claverack-Red Mills5.6 mi SE
- Coxsackie6.0 mi N
- South Cairo7.2 mi W
- Philmont8.8 mi E
- Germantown10.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Greene County, New York.
What is the population of Athens, NY?
1,586 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, NY?
The ZIP code of Athens is 12015.
What is the elevation of Athens?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Hudson (2.0 mi), Lorenz Park (2.0 mi), Sleepy Hollow Lake (2.3 mi), Stottville (3.2 mi), Jefferson Heights (4.0 mi).
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