PlainZIP

Hephzibah, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30815

Richmond County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,640
117/sq mi
$70,202
Median income
$188,600
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hephzibah pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hephzibah, Richmond County, Georgia, with 39,640 residents across 338.5 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30815 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,202 (0% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,760. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $188,600 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,179 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30815, plus 6 more within Richmond County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 30815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hephzibah, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30815.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30815, Hephzibah, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

39,640

Population

338.5

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30815?

36.7

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 27.2%
African American 63.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,202

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$31,760

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30815 ranks nationally

Hephzibah, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,202 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,942

Total Housing Units

14,284

Occupied Units

1,658

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$188,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,179

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30815 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 135
2021 +15.9% 157
2022 +16.6% 183
2023 +17.4% 215
2024 -1.2% 212

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 261 business establishments in ZIP 30815, employing approximately 1,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,280,000.

261

Businesses

1,809

Employees

$52.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 54 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 42 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 28 10.7%
Construction 27 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.2%
Finance and insurance 10 3.8%
Manufacturing 5 1.9%
Wholesale trade 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 30815 vs 30805 →

ZIP 30815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30815 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30815 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30805 Blythe, GA 2,734 5.6 mi
30812 Gracewood, GA 363 6.5 mi
30906 Augusta, GA 57,748 7.8 mi
30905 Augusta, GA 8,955 9.3 mi
30816 Keysville, GA 2,109 10.1 mi
30901 Augusta, GA 16,445 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

30906 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 57,748
30909 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 41,585
30904 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 25,666
30901 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 16,445
30905 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 8,955
30805 standard
Blythe, GA
Pop: 2,734

Related Areas

Richmond County Hephzibah, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30815 in? ▼
ZIP code 30815 (Hephzibah) is located in Richmond County, Georgia. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30815? ▼
ZIP code 30815 in Hephzibah, GA has a population of 39,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30815? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30815 is $70,202, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30815? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30815 is $188,600, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30815? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30815 is African American at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30815? ▼
ZIP code 30815 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 1,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30815? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30815 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (42), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30815? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30815 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30815? ▼
In ZIP code 30815, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30815? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30815 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30815? ▼
In ZIP code 30815, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30815? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30815 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.