Zip code 30909: Augusta, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30909?

30909 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 30909 in?

30909 is mostly in Richmond County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 30909?

About 46,501 people live in 30909, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30909?

The median household income in 30909 is $71,364.

Q: What zip codes are near 30909?

The closest zip codes to 30909 are 30907, 30904, 30912, 30905, 30903.

Residential delivery areaRichmond CountyEastern Time

Population

46,501

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$242K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,268/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

25 sq mi

1,824 people/sq mi

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

About 30909

30909 is a suburban zip code in Augusta, Georgia (Richmond County), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 46,501 people live here, or 1,824 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,364 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $242,400, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 48% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,268 a month.

41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and management.

How 30909 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.1%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%67th of 704 in GA
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%100th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy19.1%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%170th of 694 in GA
Government workers23%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%118th of 704 in GA
Diversity index64.2
81st
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.979th of 708 in GA
Population46,501
76th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,40756th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate10.7%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%435th of 701 in GA
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%202nd of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.458
68th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477242nd of 691 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher40.5%
66th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%103rd of 708 in GA
Per capita income$44,094
60th
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924118th of 708 in GA
Population density1,824/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi109th of 708 in GA
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%423rd of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older15.9%
45th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%402nd of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$1,268
41st
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393187th of 628 in GA
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%255th of 704 in GA
Median household income$71,364
38th
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353265th of 672 in GA
Median earnings per worker$44,576
38th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066276th of 699 in GA
Broadband access90.4%
37th
U.S. 91% · GA 91%260th of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents6.5%
36th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%234th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters46.6%
34th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%367th of 678 in GA
Median age36.7
32nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6508th of 708 in GA
Median home value$242,400
31st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300272nd of 661 in GA
Work from home9%
28th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%348th of 706 in GA
Residents under 1819.5%
28th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%491st of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate47.5%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%632nd of 693 in GA
Average commute20.5 min
15th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min621st of 684 in GA
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%594th of 704 in GA

Measure	30909	Richmond	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Healthcare workers	14.1%	10.8%	8.2%	9.7%	93rd	67th of 704
Veterans	10.9%	11.2%	7.2%	6.2%	92nd	100th of 708
Housing vacancy	19.1%	17.7%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	170th of 694
Government workers	23%	19.6%	14.3%	14.5%	92nd	118th of 704
Diversity index	64.2	58.5	64.9	61.4	81st	79th of 708
Population	46,501	206,069	10,940,407	334,922,499	76th	56th of 708
Uninsured rate	10.7%	11.8%	12.4%	8.4%	74th	435th of 701
Unemployment rate	6.1%	8.5%	5.1%	5.2%	70th	202nd of 704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.458	0.486	0.477	0.483	68th	242nd of 691
Bachelor's degree or higher	40.5%	24.5%	34.9%	35.7%	66th	103rd of 708
Per capita income	$44,094	$31,825	$40,924	$44,673	60th	118th of 708
Population density	1,824/sq mi	635/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	109th of 708
Poverty rate	11.9%	20%	13.4%	12.5%	55th	423rd of 694
Residents 65 and older	15.9%	15.3%	15%	17.2%	45th	402nd of 708
Median gross rent	$1,268	$1,141	$1,393	$1,413	41st	187th of 628
Tech workers	2.4%	2.3%	4%	3.8%	41st	255th of 704
Median household income	$71,364	$55,637	$77,353	$80,734	38th	265th of 672
Median earnings per worker	$44,576	$36,293	$47,066	$49,666	38th	276th of 699
Broadband access	90.4%	87.6%	91%	91%	37th	260th of 693
Foreign-born residents	6.5%	3.8%	11.2%	14.1%	36th	234th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	46.6%	55.6%	52.4%	51.1%	34th	367th of 678
Median age	36.7	35.2	37.6	38.9	32nd	508th of 708
Median home value	$242,400	$178,500	$303,300	$332,700	31st	272nd of 661
Work from home	9%	9.1%	15.9%	15.1%	28th	348th of 706
Residents under 18	19.5%	22.9%	23.2%	22%	28th	491st of 708
Homeownership rateWeakness	47.5%	51.2%	65.7%	65.2%	15th	632nd of 693
Average commuteStrength	20.5 min	21.4 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	15th	621st of 684
Self-employed workers	6%	6.8%	10.1%	10%	10th	594th of 704

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

Under 5

13%

5–17

11%

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.7

Under 18

19.5%

65 and over

15.9%

Race and ethnicity

White37%
Black46%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.5%
Other0.8%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

64.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 20,040
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 52.9%
Married couples: 32.3%
Living alone: 37.3%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30909

$71,364

Richmond Co.

$55,637

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$44,094

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.458

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30909

$242,400

Richmond Co.

$178,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30909

$1,268

Richmond Co.

$1,141

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

27%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 24,771
Owner-occupied: 47.5%
Vacant: 19.1%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

41%

20–29

24%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Office and admin

11%

Management

Sales

Education

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Food service

Production

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Education

12%

Retail

10%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Other services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$44,576

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30909	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,993	$74,888
Service	$27,351	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,515	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,854	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,213	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 18%
Households with broadband: 90.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.9%
No internet access: 5.1%
Without health insurance: 10.7%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Augusta
State: Georgia
County: Richmond County
Center point: 33.4705° N, 82.0830° W
Land area: 25 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30909 spans 2 counties

Richmond County99% of land
Columbia County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Augusta-Richmond County99% of zip

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

Zip codes near 30909

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30907	Augusta, GA	3.7 mi	46,975	$81,912	$242,100
30904	Augusta, GA	4 mi	23,400	$46,696	$199,200
30912	Augusta, GA	5.5 mi	0	—	—
30905	Augusta, GA	5.6 mi	7,033	$74,688	—
30903	Augusta, GA · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
30914	Augusta, GA · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
30916	Augusta, GA · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
30919	Augusta, GA · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
30999	Augusta, GA · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
29861	North Augusta, SC · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—
30901	Augusta, GA	7.7 mi	16,484	$25,163	$104,000
30812	Gracewood, GA	7.8 mi	136	—	—

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Questions about 30909

What city is zip code 30909?

30909 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 30909 in?

30909 is mostly in Richmond County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 30909?

About 46,501 people live in 30909, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30909 in?

30909 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30909?

The median household income in 30909 is $71,364.

What zip codes are near 30909?

The closest zip codes to 30909 are 30907, 30904, 30912, 30905, 30903.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30909, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.