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Athens, NY
Village in Greene County, New York. ZIP codes: 12015.
Population
1,943
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
1
Athens and its ZIP codes
Athens at a glance
- Athens is 35% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,107, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,600 (23% below New York) and median rent is $1,146 a month.
Local data for Athens, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Athens, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,107
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$325,600
Median rent
$1,146/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (344), Italian Americans (271), German Americans (246).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Athens.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,853
14,337 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $7,183 per person
How people get to work
Athens, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Athens, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
292
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Athens, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Athens
1 in or overlapping Athens. Population shown
Cities near Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HudsonCity | 1.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Lorenz ParkCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Sleepy Hollow LakeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Jefferson HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| LeedsCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CatskillVillage | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Claverack-Red MillsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3 |
| CoxsackieVillage | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| South CairoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.3 |
| PhilmontVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| GermantownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| KinderhookVillage | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| CairoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| CementonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athens, NY in?
- Athens is in Greene County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Athens, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Athens include 12015.
- What is the population of Athens, NY?
- About 1,943 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athens?
- Nearby places include Hudson (1.7 mi), Lorenz Park (2.1 mi), Sleepy Hollow Lake (2.3 mi), Stottville (3.8 mi), Jefferson Heights (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023