Athens

Village in Greene County, New York

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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.

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, NY population

Athens had 1,586 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,586
Density464 per sq mi (179 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Athens at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyGreene County
TypeVillage
Population1,586 (2020)
Land area3.42 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Water area1.18 sq mi (3.07 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates42.2710° N, 73.8159° W
ZIP code12015
Census code (GEOID)3602902

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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