Athens, New York

For the village located within this town, see Athens (village), New York. For other uses, see Athens (disambiguation).
Athens, New York
Town
Athens Public Library
Athens Public Library
Location in Greene County and the state of New York.
Location in Greene County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°16′07″N 73°48′20″W / 42.26861°N 73.80556°W / 42.26861; -73.80556
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyGreene
Government
 • Village MayorStephan Bradicich
  • Robert F. Butler, Jr. (R)
  • Eugene J. Hatton (R)
  • April Paluch (R)
  • Phyllis Dinkelacker (D)
 • Town SupervisorRobert F. Butler, Jr.
Area
[1]
 • Total28.87 sq mi (74.77 km2)
 • Land26.25 sq mi (67.98 km2)
 • Water2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,916
 • Density140/sq mi (52/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12015
Area code518
FIPS code36-039-02913

Athens is a town in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 3,916 at the 2020 census.[2] The town of Athens has a village also called Athens. The town is near the eastern edge of the county.

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ U.S. Census, 2020, 'Athens town, Greene County, New York'