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Athens, PA
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,243
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,849
ZIP codes
0
Athens and its ZIP codes
Athens at a glance
- Athens is about 6.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,000 a year, 32% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,200 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Athens, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Athens, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,000
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$167,200
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (554), German Americans (553), Scottish Americans (245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Athens.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,235
22,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$434M
FY 2026, $7,237 per person
How people get to work
Athens, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Athens, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Greens LandingCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2.7 |
| SayreBorough | 2.6 mi | 2 |
| South WaverlyBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Waverly, NYVillage | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| UlsterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| East SmithfieldCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Nichols, NYVillage | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| RomeBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| North TowandaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Wellsburg, NYVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BurlingtonBorough | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| TowandaBorough | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MonroeBorough | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Owego, NYVillage | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Southport, NYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| Van Etten, NYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athens, PA in?
- Athens is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Athens, PA?
- About 3,243 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athens?
- Nearby places include Greens Landing (1.7 mi), Sayre (2.6 mi), South Waverly (3.6 mi), Waverly, NY (5.2 mi), Ulster (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023