Augusta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30904
Richmond County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,666
- 957/sq mi High-density area
- $46,696
- Median income Below-median income area
- $199,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 957
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30904 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, with 25,666 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 957 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30904 reports a modest median household income of $46,696 (34% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,698. The poverty rate is 23.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $199,200 (17% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $995; owner occupancy is 47.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 30904 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 30904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30904.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 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 30904, 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
25,666
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
957
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30904?
36.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.5%
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?
$46,696
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$35,698
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30904 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)
$46,696 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
12,599housing units
12,599
Total Housing Units
9,737
Occupied Units
2,862
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$995
Median Rent
1955
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30904 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 162 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 186 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 211 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 239 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 239 |
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 502 business establishments in ZIP 30904, employing approximately 9,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $551,987,000.
502
Businesses
9,081
Employees
$552.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 43 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.4% |
| Information | 10 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 30904 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
- 29860 14,450
North Augusta (29860)
14,450 residents
- 29816 1,033
Bath (29816)
1,033 residents
- 30903 585
Augusta (30903)
585 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30904 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29860
North Augusta (29860)
$97,268 median income
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
$81,912 median income
- 29841
North Augusta (29841)
$71,606 median income
- 30909
Augusta (30909)
$71,364 median income
- 29816
Bath (29816)
$47,459 median income
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
$46,696 median income
- 30906
Augusta (30906)
$45,999 median income
- 30901 $25,163
Augusta (30901)
$25,163 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30904 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30912 | Augusta, GA | 296 | 1.5 mi |
| 30909 | Augusta, GA | 41,585 | 4.1 mi |
| 30901 | Augusta, GA | 16,445 | 4.3 mi |
| 30907 | Augusta, GA | 50,913 | 5.2 mi |
| 29841 | North Augusta, SC | 32,494 | 5.4 mi |
| 30812 | Gracewood, GA | 363 | 7.7 mi |
| 29816 | Bath, SC | 1,033 | 8.2 mi |
| 30903 | Augusta, GA | 585 | 8.7 mi |
| 29860 | North Augusta, SC | 14,450 | 8.9 mi |
| 30906 | Augusta, GA | 57,748 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30904, 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 (25,666 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 30904 in?
ZIP code 30904 (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 30904?
ZIP code 30904 in Augusta, GA has a population of 25,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30904?
The median household income in ZIP 30904 is $46,696, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30904?
The median home value in ZIP 30904 is $199,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30904 is White at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30904?
ZIP code 30904 has 502 business establishments employing approximately 9,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30904 are: Health care and social assistance (103), Retail trade (72), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30904 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 30904?
In ZIP code 30904, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 30904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30904 is 18.8 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 30904?
In ZIP code 30904, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30904 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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