Athens
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Athens is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with 1,059 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgar, 9.6 miles SE.
- 1,059residents (2020 Census)
- 1,401 ftelevation · 427 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 432 / sq mipopulation density
- 54411ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,059 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $52,750
- Median home value
- $189,700
- Median rent
- $681/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Athens had 1,059 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Density | 432 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marathon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,059 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0349° N, 90.0792° W |
| ZIP code | 54411 |
| Official website | athenswis.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5503550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Edgar9.6 mi SE
- Stetsonville11.8 mi W
- Fenwood12.1 mi S
- Dorchester12.5 mi W
- Marathon City13.0 mi SE
- Abbotsford13.2 mi SW
- Colby14.4 mi SW
- Medford14.6 mi NW
- Stratford16.4 mi S
- Unity17.1 mi SW
- Whittlesey17.5 mi NW
- Curtiss18.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Athens, WI?
1,059 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, WI?
The ZIP code of Athens is 54411.
What is the elevation of Athens?
1,401 feet (427 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Edgar (9.6 mi), Stetsonville (11.8 mi), Fenwood (12.1 mi), Dorchester (12.5 mi), Marathon City (13.0 mi).
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