Augusta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30901
Richmond County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,445
- 309/sq mi High-density area
- $25,163
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 309
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30901 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, home to 16,445 residents across 53.2 square miles, a density of 309 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30901 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,163 (64% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,564. Economic pressure is pronounced: 42.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,000 (57% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $900; owner occupancy is 23.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 30901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 30901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30901.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30901, Augusta, 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
16,445
Population
53.2
Area (sq mi)
309
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30901?
35.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$25,163
Median Household Income
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$20,564
Per Capita Income
42.8%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30901 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Augusta, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$25,163 0th percentile higher than 0% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,824housing units
8,824
Total Housing Units
7,147
Occupied Units
1,677
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,000
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$900
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 790 business establishments in ZIP 30901, employing approximately 22,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,584,150,000.
790
Businesses
22,244
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 17.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 30 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.1% |
| Information | 16 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.9% |
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 30901 vs 30912 →
ZIP 30901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30906
Augusta (30906)
57,748 residents
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
50,913 residents
- 30909
Augusta (30909)
41,585 residents
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
32,494 residents
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
25,666 residents
- 30901 16,445
Augusta (30901)
16,445 residents
- 29842 7,675
Beech Island (29842)
7,675 residents
- 29834 1,687
Langley (29834)
1,687 residents
- 29816 1,033
Bath (29816)
1,033 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30901 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
$81,912 median income
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
$71,606 median income
- 30909
Augusta (30909)
$71,364 median income
- 29842
Beech Island (29842)
$57,949 median income
- 29816
Bath (29816)
$47,459 median income
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
$46,696 median income
- 30906
Augusta (30906)
$45,999 median income
- 29834 $26,339
Langley (29834)
$26,339 median income
- 30901 $25,163
Augusta (30901)
$25,163 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30901 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30912 | Augusta, GA | 296 | 3.0 mi |
| 30904 | Augusta, GA | 25,666 | 4.3 mi |
| 29842 | Beech Island, SC | 7,675 | 5.4 mi |
| 29841 | North Augusta, SC | 32,494 | 6.2 mi |
| 30906 | Augusta, GA | 57,748 | 6.4 mi |
| 30812 | Gracewood, GA | 363 | 6.3 mi |
| 29816 | Bath, SC | 1,033 | 6.5 mi |
| 30909 | Augusta, GA | 41,585 | 7.7 mi |
| 29834 | Langley, SC | 1,687 | 7.7 mi |
| 30907 | Augusta, GA | 50,913 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30901, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,445 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30901 in?
ZIP code 30901 (Augusta) 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 30901?
ZIP code 30901 in Augusta, GA has a population of 16,445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30901?
The median household income in ZIP 30901 is $25,163, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30901?
The median home value in ZIP 30901 is $104,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30901 is African American at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30901?
ZIP code 30901 has 790 business establishments employing approximately 22,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (140), Health care and social assistance (113), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30901?
In ZIP code 30901, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 30901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30901 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30901?
In ZIP code 30901, approximately 23.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30901 is 42.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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