Athens, Alabama

Athens is a city in and the county seat of Limestone County, in the U.S. state of Alabama; it is included in the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 25,406.

Athens, Alabama
City
City of Athens
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens
Location of Athens in Limestone County, Alabama
Athens
Location in Alabama
Athens
Athens (the United States)
Athens
Athens (North America)
Coordinates: 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyLimestone
IncorporatedNovember 19, 1818
Government
  TypeMayor Council
  MayorWilliam "Ronnie" Marks
  City Council
Members' List
Area
  Total40.87 sq mi (105.85 km2)
  Land40.60 sq mi (105.16 km2)
  Water0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total25,406
  Density625.70/sq mi (241.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35611–35614–35613
Area codes256
FIPS code01-02956
GNIS feature ID2403123
Websitewww.athensal.us
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