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Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

ZIP 30605 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA (30605)

Median Income
$48,188

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+1,843
Wealth inflow
Population
41,788
Unemployment
5.0%
1.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,843 for ZIP 30605 (Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
5.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.7%-73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
718
Establishments
6,637
Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
  • Construction3.2%
  • Manufacturing5.9%
  • Wholesale trade2.2%
  • Retail trade8.4%
  • Transportation, utilities4.2%
  • Information1.1%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate3.8%
  • Professional, scientific, management11.3%
  • Education, health care, social37.6%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services15.9%
  • Other services2.8%
  • Public administration2.2%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$48,188
Unemployment5.0%
Establishments718
Employees6,637