| ZIP Code | 30901 |
|---|---|
| City | Augusta |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Richmond County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 124 ft |
| Latitude | 33.437213 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.956156 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13245 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 41.9% ▲ 319% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 15.4% ▲ 214% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 68 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,982 (45.9%) |
| Some College | 1,059 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,482 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 671 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,412 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $23,019 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,200 ▼ 67% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $805/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,848 |
| Vacant Units | 1,738 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,848 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,738 |
| Owner Occupied | 23.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 30901 is located in Augusta, Georgia, within Richmond County. With a population of 16,187, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 30901 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $23,019 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30901 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $92,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $805 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 30901 is primarily Black (77.81%). Residents are less-educated — 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 41.9%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30901 stands at 15.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 30901 in Augusta, GA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,187 residents, a median household income of $23,019, and a median home value of $92,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.