Athens, GA GIS Map
Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, with a population of about 127,064. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Clarke County
- Population
- 127,064
- Elevation
- 642 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9519, -83.3576
- ZIP codes (10)
- 30601, 30602, 30603, 30604, 30605, 30606 …
- Land area
- 116.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Athens, GA
Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County, where it is the county seat.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Athens, GA
The Athens map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Athens without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Athens Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
127,345
Households
53,643
Median household income
$52,974
Median age
29.4 years
Median home value
$299,200
Median gross rent
$1,219/mo
Owner-occupied homes
40.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
Below poverty level
26.5%
Land area
116.4 sq mi
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
County
Athens Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
115,452
April 2020 (estimates base)
127,353
July 2024 estimate
128,691
Change 2010-2020
+10.3%
Change 2020-2024
+1.1%
Photos of Athens
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Athens. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Athens
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Athens.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.G. Stephens,jr FB | 355 E Hancock Ave, 30601 | Owned | 83,338 | — |
| Government Building, Athens, Ga | 980 College Station Rd, 30605 | Leased | 57,760 | Oct 2028 |
| Po-Ct, Athens, Ga | 115 E Hancock Ave, 30601 | Owned | 39,028 | — |
| The Prince Building | 1650 Prince Ave, 30606 | Leased | 13,392 | Apr 2035 |
| Paul Martin Bldg | 396 Commerce Blvd, 30622 | Leased | 12,000 | Jun 2030 |
| FBI Building, Athens, Ga | 290 Research Dr, 30605 | Leased | 5,840 | Mar 2037 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Athens
General soil map unit at the city center: Pacolet-Madison-Davidson-Cecil
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 18%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Davidson20%
Ultisols · Rhodic Kandiudults
- Madison15%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Pacolet12%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Cecil10%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Madison9%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Madison8%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Athens
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Athens Ben Epps Ap, Ga weather station, elevation 785 ft, 1.7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 92°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 34°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 55 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 82 | 89 | 92 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 57 |
| Avg low °F | 34 | 37 | 43 | 50 | 59 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 52 | 42 | 36 |
| Precip. in | 4.36 | 4.36 | 4.37 | 3.52 | 3.28 | 4.88 | 4.20 | 4.55 | 3.89 | 3.34 | 3.77 | 4.43 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Athens
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Clarke County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 67 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Athens FAQ
What county is Athens in?
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Athens, Georgia is located in Clarke County.
What is the population of Athens?
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Athens has a population of about 127,064, making it the number 6 of the 46 Georgia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Athens?
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The elevation of Athens is approximately 642 feet (196 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Athens?
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ZIP codes for Athens include 30601, 30602, 30603, 30604, 30605, 30606, 30607, 30608, 30609, 30612.
What time zone is Athens in?
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Athens is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Athens from Atlanta?
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Athens is about 61 miles from Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Athens?
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Cities near Athens include Gainesville, GA (36 miles); Lawrenceville, GA (36 miles); Covington, GA (38 miles); Duluth, GA (45 miles); Johns Creek, GA (48 miles).
Local notes for Athens, GA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.