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Athens, LA
Village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71003.
Population
358
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
1
Athens and its ZIP codes
Local data for Athens, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Claiborne Parish. PPP loans are for Athens.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,054
2,873 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,386
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.8M
FY 2026, $6,337 per person
PPP loans
$645K
43 loans, 84 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Athens, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Athens, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
23.1%
U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Athens
1 in or overlapping Athens. Population shown
Cities near Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GibslandTown | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| HomerTown | 9.8 mi | 4.7 |
| ArcadiaTown | 9.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount LebanonTown | 11 mi | 4 |
| LisbonVillage | 13 mi | 13.1 |
| DubberlyVillage | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| BrycelandVillage | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| MindenCity | 16 mi | 15 |
| SimsboroVillage | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| SibleyTown | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| Dixie InnVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| HeflinVillage | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| GramblingCity | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| BienvilleVillage | 21 mi | 11 |
| DubachTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| ViennaTown | 22 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athens, LA in?
- Athens is in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Athens, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Athens include 71003.
- What is the population of Athens, LA?
- About 358 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athens?
- Nearby places include Gibsland (8.6 mi), Homer (9.8 mi), Arcadia (9.9 mi), Mount Lebanon (11 mi), Lisbon (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023