Athens County GIS Maps
Athens County, Ohio, has 62,431 residents and covers 503.6 square miles. The population declined 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Athens County is 39009.
Athens is the county's largest population center. Athens County also includes 14 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Athens County Trends
- Population
- 62,431▾
- Median Home Value
- $173,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,084▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Athens County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Athens County Population
Athens County had 62,431 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% lower than in 2010. Athens County added 208 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 124 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Athens, Glouster and Coolville.
Population Trend in Athens County OH
Athens County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Athens County Zip Codes
Athens County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Athens (45701), Glouster (45732) and Coolville (45723). Athens is the largest zip by population, with about 33,705 residents or 54% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 67% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Athens County OH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45701 | Athens | 33,705 | ▾ -1.2% |
| 45732 | Glouster | 4,524 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 45723 | Coolville | 3,552 | ▾ -5% |
| 45780 | The Plains | 3,328 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 45735 | Guysville | 1,619 | ▾ -6.4% |
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Athens County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Athens County Demographics
Athens County has a median age of 32.8, which makes the county a little younger than Ohio overall. About 14.9% of residents are under 18, while 14.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 35.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Athens County OH
Median Age
32.8
Under 18
14.9%
Age 65+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
35.4%
Athens County School Districts
Athens County is served by 6 public school districts with 8,084 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Athens City, Warren Local and Alexander Local. Those three districts account for about 70% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Athens County OH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens City School District | 2,267 | 28% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Warren Local School District | 1,994 | 24.7% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Alexander Local School District | 1,362 | 16.8% | ▾ -4.9% |
| Nelsonville-York City School District | 976 | 12.1% | ▾ -6.6% |
| Federal Hocking Local School District | 794 | 9.8% | ▾ -5.1% |
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Athens County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Athens County Housing & Real Estate
Athens County has a median home value of $173,800 and a median gross rent of $903. About 62% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Ohio median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $272,750 and homes spent about 57 days on the market.
Athens County Housing Mix
Athens County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Athens County Housing Trends
Athens County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Athens County, OH
Athens County has 2,506 business listings across 525 categories. The largest categories in Athens County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (83, 3.3%), College University (65, 2.6%), and Community & Nonprofits (50, 2.0%). The full Athens County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Athens County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Athens County, OH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 83 | 3.3% |
| College University | 65 | 2.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 50 | 2.0% |
| Campus Building | 50 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 40 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 38 | 1.5% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 38 | 1.5% |
| Accommodation | 38 | 1.5% |
| Auto Repair | 31 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 28 | 1.1% |
Athens County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| TASC of Southeast Ohio | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Athens |
| Follett's University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Athens |
| Mill Street Village | Accommodation | Athens |
| Parfitt, Cooley and Associates CPA | Accountant | Athens |
| Sacred Heart Retreat | Active Life | Coolville |
| Harmony Point Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Athens |
| Kimline Signs | Advertising Agency | Albany |
| Farm Credit Mid-America | Agricultural Service | Albany |
| RL Valley Ranch | Agriculture | Guysville |
| Gordon K Bush Ohio University Airport | Airport | Albany |
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Athens County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Athens County Basemaps
Athens County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Athens County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.