Athens
City in Athens County, Ohio
Athens is a city in Athens County, Ohio, with 23,849 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is The Plains, 3.2 miles NW.
- 23,849residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 2,398 / sq mipopulation density
- 45701ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is a city in Athens County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 23,849 at the 2020 United States census. Located along the Hocking River within Appalachian Ohio about 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Columbus, Athens is best known as the home of Ohio University, a large public research university with an undergraduate and graduate enrollment of more than 21,000 students. It is the principal city of the Athens micropolitan area.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $38,204
- Median home value
- $247,000
- Median rent
- $1,011/mo
- Median age
- 21.6
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Athens had 23,849 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,849 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,398 per sq mi (926 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Athens County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,849 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.95 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3263° N, 82.1002° W |
| ZIP code | 45701 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3902736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- The Plains3.2 mi NW
- Chauncey5.3 mi N
- New Marshfield6.2 mi W
- Millfield7.6 mi N
- Albany8.6 mi SW
- Amesville9.3 mi NE
- Jacksonville10.4 mi N
- Buchtel10.4 mi NW
- Stewart10.9 mi E
- Trimble11.1 mi N
- Nelsonville11.3 mi NW
- Glouster12.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Athens County, Ohio.
What is the population of Athens, OH?
23,849 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, OH?
The ZIP code of Athens is 45701.
What is the elevation of Athens?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
The Plains (3.2 mi), Chauncey (5.3 mi), New Marshfield (6.2 mi), Millfield (7.6 mi), Albany (8.6 mi).
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