Augusta, GA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 30901 serves a portion of Augusta, Georgia, within Richmond County. This community is home to approximately 12,076 residents, with a median age of 29.7 years. The median household income of $57,570 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $253,308 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 74% owner-occupied and 26% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Augusta is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 92 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 63% and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 30901 reflects the economic character of Richmond County in Georgia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 12,076 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 19,612 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $57,570 | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $253,308 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 92 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.2% | ↑ 121% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 63% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.7 yrs | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,071 | — |