Zip code 30905: Augusta, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30905?

30905 is assigned to Augusta, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30905 in?

30905 is in Richmond County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 30905?

About 7,033 people live in 30905, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30905?

The median household income in 30905 is $74,688.

Q: What zip codes are near 30905?

The closest zip codes to 30905 are 30903, 30914, 30916, 30919, 30999.

Residential delivery areaRichmond CountyEastern Time

Population

7,033

Median household income

$75K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,670/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

18 sq mi

387 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 30905

30905 is a small-town zip code in Augusta, Georgia (Richmond County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 7,033 people live here, or 387 per square mile. The median resident is 21.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $74,688 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,670 a month.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.8 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; food service; and sales.

How 30905 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans17.4%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%15th of 708 in GA
Broadband access97.9%
97th
StrengthU.S. 91% · GA 91%26th of 693 in GA
Diversity index71.3
95th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.916th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy21.2%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%129th of 694 in GA
Unemployment rate8.1%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%109th of 704 in GA
Government workers18.6%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%219th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%484th of 701 in GA
Median gross rent$1,670
66th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,39399th of 628 in GA
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%290th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher34.2%
55th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%159th of 708 in GA
Poverty rate10.5%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%481st of 694 in GA
Median household income$74,688
43rd
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353235th of 672 in GA
Work from home10.3%
36th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%306th of 706 in GA
Rent-burdened renters46.6%
34th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%366th of 678 in GA
Population density387/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi217th of 708 in GA
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%333rd of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents4.4%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%326th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%433rd of 704 in GA
Population7,033
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407354th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$24,990
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924585th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$33,407
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066605th of 699 in GA
Median age21.8
1st
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6688th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%693rd of 693 in GA
Average commute11.8 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min678th of 684 in GA
Residents 65 and older0.5%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%692nd of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers2.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%660th of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.288
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477682nd of 691 in GA

Measure	30905	Richmond	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Veterans	17.4%	11.2%	7.2%	6.2%	99th	15th of 708
Broadband accessStrength	97.9%	87.6%	91%	91%	97th	26th of 693
Diversity index	71.3	58.5	64.9	61.4	95th	16th of 708
Housing vacancy	21.2%	17.7%	10.3%	10.1%	94th	129th of 694
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.1%	8.5%	5.1%	5.2%	87th	109th of 704
Government workers	18.6%	19.6%	14.3%	14.5%	79th	219th of 704
Uninsured rate	9.8%	11.8%	12.4%	8.4%	70th	484th of 701
Median gross rent	$1,670	$1,141	$1,393	$1,413	66th	99th of 628
Residents under 18	23.5%	22.9%	23.2%	22%	63rd	290th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.2%	24.5%	34.9%	35.7%	55th	159th of 708
Poverty rate	10.5%	20%	13.4%	12.5%	48th	481st of 694
Median household income	$74,688	$55,637	$77,353	$80,734	43rd	235th of 672
Work from home	10.3%	9.1%	15.9%	15.1%	36th	306th of 706
Rent-burdened renters	46.6%	55.6%	52.4%	51.1%	34th	366th of 678
Population density	387/sq mi	635/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	217th of 708
Tech workers	1.7%	2.3%	4%	3.8%	27th	333rd of 704
Foreign-born residents	4.4%	3.8%	11.2%	14.1%	26th	326th of 708
Healthcare workers	7.2%	10.8%	8.2%	9.7%	18th	433rd of 704
Population	7,033	206,069	10,940,407	334,922,499	11th	354th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,990	$31,825	$40,924	$44,673	8th	585th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,407	$36,293	$47,066	$49,666	6th	605th of 699
Median age	21.8	35.2	37.6	38.9	1st	688th of 708
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	51.2%	65.7%	65.2%	1st	693rd of 693
Average commuteStrength	11.8 min	21.4 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	1st	678th of 684
Residents 65 and older	0.5%	15.3%	15%	17.2%	1st	692nd of 708
Self-employed workers	2.7%	6.8%	10.1%	10%	1st	660th of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.288	0.486	0.477	0.483	1st	682nd of 691

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

14%

Under 5

10%

5–17

43%

18–24

25%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.8

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

0.5%

Race and ethnicity

White41%
Black23%
Hispanic26%
Asian4%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0.6%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

71.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

15.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 841
Average household size: 3.8
Family households: 79.1%
Married couples: 60.3%
Living alone: 20.8%
Veterans (of adults): 17.4%
Male / female: 68% / 32%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

27%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30905

$74,688

Richmond Co.

$55,637

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,990

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.288

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30905

—

Richmond Co.

$178,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30905

$1,670

Richmond Co.

$1,141

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

46%

2–4 units

50%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

0.8%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,067
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 21.2%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.6%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

45%

Carpooled

Transit

15%

Walked

22%

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

59%

10–19

31%

20–29

30–44

45–59

0.3%

60+

Average commute

11.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

87.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

11%

Food service

10%

Sales

10%

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Healthcare

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

19%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

0.7%

Wholesale

0.6%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,407

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30905	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,607	$74,888
Service	$13,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,105	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,333	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,240	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

0.6%

High school

18%

Some college

32%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

27%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 99.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 97.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 88.1%
No internet access: 1.1%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Augusta
State: Georgia
County: Richmond County
Center point: 33.4115° N, 82.1491° W
Land area: 18 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Augusta-Richmond County100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 30905

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30903	Augusta, GA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
30914	Augusta, GA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
30916	Augusta, GA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
30919	Augusta, GA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
30999	Augusta, GA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
30909	Augusta, GA	5.6 mi	46,501	$71,364	$242,400
30813	Grovetown, GA	5.9 mi	52,466	$86,923	$287,600
30812	Gracewood, GA	7.6 mi	136	—	—
30907	Augusta, GA	8.6 mi	46,975	$81,912	$242,100
30904	Augusta, GA	9 mi	23,400	$46,696	$199,200
30805	Blythe, GA	9.4 mi	2,585	$52,676	$121,600
30917	Augusta, GA · PO box	9.4 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 30905

What city is zip code 30905?

30905 is assigned to Augusta, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30905 in?

30905 is in Richmond County, Georgia.

What is the population of 30905?

About 7,033 people live in 30905, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30905 in?

30905 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30905?

The median household income in 30905 is $74,688.

What zip codes are near 30905?

The closest zip codes to 30905 are 30903, 30914, 30916, 30919, 30999.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30905, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.