PlainZIP

Augusta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30906

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

57,748
264/sq mi
$45,999
Median income
$124,700
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
264
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, with 57,748 residents across 218.7 square miles, a density of 264 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30906 reports a modest median household income of $45,999 (35% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,513. Local economic indicators show a 24.5% poverty rate alongside 9.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $124,700 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,079 monthly, and 53.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Richmond County, letting you compare 30906 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 30906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30906.

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 30906, 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

57,748

Population

218.7

Area (sq mi)

264

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30906?

34.6

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 27.0%
African American 64.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$45,999

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$23,513

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30906 ranks nationally

Augusta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,999 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

24,364

Total Housing Units

21,065

Occupied Units

3,299

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.5%
Renter 46.5%

$124,700

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1975

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30906 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 135
2021 +14.2% 154
2022 +20.6% 186
2023 +9.1% 202
2024 +4.7% 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 777 business establishments in ZIP 30906, employing approximately 20,664 people with a combined annual payroll of $925,877,000.

777

Businesses

20,664

Employees

$925.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 190 24.4%
Accommodation and food services 87 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 80 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 69 8.9%
Wholesale trade 55 7.1%
Construction 49 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 42 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 5.4%
Finance and insurance 35 4.5%
Manufacturing 34 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Information 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%
Educational services 4 0.5%

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 30906 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 30906 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30906 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 30906 ranks #5 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
30812 Gracewood, GA 363 3.6 mi
30901 Augusta, GA 16,445 6.4 mi
30912 Augusta, GA 296 8.7 mi
30904 Augusta, GA 25,666 9.4 mi
30815 Hephzibah, GA 39,640 7.8 mi
29842 Beech Island, SC 7,675 9.4 mi
30909 Augusta, GA 41,585 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30906 in? ▼
ZIP code 30906 (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 30906? ▼
ZIP code 30906 in Augusta, GA has a population of 57,748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30906 is $45,999, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30906 is $124,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30906 is African American at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30906? ▼
ZIP code 30906 has 777 business establishments employing approximately 20,664 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30906 are: Retail trade (190), Accommodation and food services (87), Other services (except public administration) (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30906 increased by 4.7% 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 30906? ▼
In ZIP code 30906, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 30906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30906 is 21.2 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 30906? ▼
In ZIP code 30906, approximately 53.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30906 is 24.5% 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.