PlainZIP

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
$46,696
Median income
$199,200
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
43th 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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,698. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. Housing costs here run $199,200 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $995 a month; 47.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30904, 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 30904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30904.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30904?

36.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 46.2%
African American 42.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$35,698

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30904 ranks nationally

Augusta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,696 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,599

Total Housing Units

9,737

Occupied Units

2,862

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$199,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30904 ranks #5 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 30904 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 30904 ranks #6 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

30906 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 57,748
30909 standard
Augusta, GA
Pop: 41,585
30815 standard
Hephzibah, GA
Pop: 39,640
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 Augusta, GA Georgia

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.

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