30905 ZIP Code — Augusta, GA
Richmond County, Georgia
ZIP code 30905 is located in Augusta, Georgia, within Richmond County. It covers approximately 18.17 square miles and serves a population of 7,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.
About ZIP code 30905
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $69,511.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
7,853
population
18.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30905 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30905
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Augusta | Acceptable |
| Augusta | Acceptable |
| Augusta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30805 Blythe (5.7 mi)
30813 Grovetown (7.1 mi)
30814 Harlem (8.4 mi)
30815 Hephzibah (8.8 mi)
30818 Matthews (8.9 mi)
30808 Dearing (9.4 mi)
30909 Augusta (11.4 mi)
30816 Keysville (13.7 mi)
30833 Wrens (13.9 mi)
30999 Augusta (14.1 mi)
30907 Augusta (14.1 mi)
30809 Evans (14.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,853 |
| Population density | 432 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 245 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3590 |
| Longitude | -82.2234 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706/762 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.1% | 55.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 29.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 12.3% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 2.6% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
7,853
Population
432
People per sq mi
22.2
Median age
$69,511
Median household income
$23,729
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,566
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
197
Housing units
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
481
Under 5
233
293
5–9
142
216
10–14
104
797
15–19
386
1,558
20–24
754
1,272
25–34
615
332
35–44
161
206
45–54
100
44
55–59
21
40
60–64
19
43
65–74
21
10
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,602 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 6,251 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 79 | 1.0% |
| Median age | 22.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.3%
Black or African American
21.5%
Two or more races
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Other race
5.7%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,360 | 51.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,827 | 21.5% |
| Two or more races | 694 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 640 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 483 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 407 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.1% | 55.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 29.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 12.3% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 2.6% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
0.1%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
23.6%
$75k–$100k
24.7%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 24.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $69,511 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,566 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
| Single-family detached | 12.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 60.0% |
| 3 or more | 8.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.7% |
| Electricity | 63.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 563 | 63.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 107 | 12.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 223 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 551 | 61.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 46 | 5.2% |
| Average household size | 3.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 75.7% | 43.2% |
| Married | 22.7% | 41.7% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
17.3%
Some college, no degree
32.8%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.9%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 190 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 601 | 33.0% |
| High school | 238 | 13.1% |
| College / grad school | 707 | 38.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
22.6%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Retail trade
15.8%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Professional & management
6.7%
Other services
5.3%
Construction
1.8%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 25.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 56.1% |
| Government | 37.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 41.3% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 15.7% |
| Walk | 20.4% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
17.1%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
13.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 15.5% |
| High cholesterol | 13.0% |
| Diabetes | 3.0% |
| Heart disease | 1.4% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 6.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 1.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 24.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 19.0% |
| Poor physical health | 6.0% |
| No health insurance | 24.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 499 | 27.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 62.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.9% |
| Public insurance | 15.6% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,139 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 310 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 178 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 108 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,591 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 7,053 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 854 | 10.9% |
| Foreign born | 538 | 6.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 262 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 195 | 74.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 677 | 8.6% |
| French | 349 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 236 | 3% |
| Polish | 106 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 48 | 0.6% |
| German | 32 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 11.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30905
What city is ZIP code 30905 in?
ZIP code 30905 is primarily assigned to Augusta, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30905 in?
ZIP code 30905 falls within Richmond County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 30905 have a large veteran population?
27% of civilians in ZIP code 30905 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 30905?
ZIP code 30905 has an estimated population of 7,853 residents, with a density of 432 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30905?
The median household income in ZIP code 30905 is $69,511, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30905 in?
ZIP code 30905 observes the EST timezone.