35611 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): ATHENS, Alabama All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 35611 Population (2000): 23005 Housing Units (2000): 10370 Land area (2000): 114.198207 sq. miles (295.771985 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.120398 sq. miles (0.311829 sq. km) Total area (2000): 114.318605 sq. miles (296.083814 sq. km) Located within: Alabama (AL) Location: 34.784028 N, 87.027675 W