Augusta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30905
Richmond County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,955
- 247/sq mi High-density area
- $74,688
- Median income Near-median income area
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs an above-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 247
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30905 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30905 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, home to 8,955 residents across 36.2 square miles, a density of 247 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30905 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,688 (6% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,990. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 30905 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 30905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30905.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 30905, 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
8,955
Population
36.2
Area (sq mi)
247
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30905?
21.8
Median Age
68.0%
Male
32.0%
Female
4.4%
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?
$74,688
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$24,990
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 30905 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)
$74,688 Top 35% higher than 65% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,067housing units
1,067
Total Housing Units
841
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
3.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,670
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 30905, employing approximately 2,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,751,000.
69
Businesses
2,618
Employees
$197.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 49.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 30905 vs 30903 →
ZIP 30905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
50,913 residents
- 30909
Augusta (30909)
41,585 residents
- 30815
Hephzibah (30815)
39,640 residents
- 30809
Evans (30809)
38,168 residents
- 30813
Grovetown (30813)
30,415 residents
- 30904
Augusta (30904)
25,666 residents
- 30905 8,955
Augusta (30905)
8,955 residents
- 30805 2,734
Blythe (30805)
2,734 residents
- 30903 585
Augusta (30903)
585 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30905 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30809
Evans (30809)
$125,272 median income
- 30813
Grovetown (30813)
$86,923 median income
- 30907
Augusta (30907)
$81,912 median income
- 30905
Augusta (30905)
$74,688 median income
- 30909
Augusta (30909)
$71,364 median income
- 30815
Hephzibah (30815)
$70,202 median income
- 30805
Blythe (30805)
$52,676 median income
- 30904 $46,696
Augusta (30904)
$46,696 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30905 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30903 | Augusta, GA | 585 | 5.3 mi |
| 30909 | Augusta, GA | 41,585 | 5.2 mi |
| 30813 | Grovetown, GA | 30,415 | 6.0 mi |
| 30812 | Gracewood, GA | 363 | 7.4 mi |
| 30809 | Evans, GA | 38,168 | 9.8 mi |
| 30907 | Augusta, GA | 50,913 | 8.2 mi |
| 30805 | Blythe, GA | 2,734 | 9.8 mi |
| 30815 | Hephzibah, GA | 39,640 | 9.3 mi |
| 30904 | Augusta, GA | 25,666 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30905, 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 (8,955 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 30905 in?
ZIP code 30905 (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 30905?
ZIP code 30905 in Augusta, GA has a population of 8,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30905?
The median household income in ZIP 30905 is $74,688, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30905 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30905?
ZIP code 30905 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 2,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30905 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30905?
In ZIP code 30905, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30905 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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