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Population and households in ZIP 30909
Household size in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 30909 are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.25 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 37.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 39.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 30909 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.4, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 30909 (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Augusta area. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 30909
Renters in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7% | 31.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 32.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.9% | 32.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 30909 rent: 52.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 16.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 14.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.4% of the housing in ZIP 30909, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1984 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 30909 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $826 | $760 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $851 | $856 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,017 | $988 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,416 | $1,254 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$590 | +$494 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 30909 costs $1,416 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Augusta area as a whole ($1,254). Rents are up $590 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 30909
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 23.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 25.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 25.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 29.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 30909 than nationally: 39.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 83.9% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 87.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 89.1% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 30909 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 30909
| Period | ZIP 30909 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 30909: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 30909 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 30909 | 2.38 | 37.7 | 14.9% | 52.9% | 18.4% | 1991 | $1,416 | 39.4% | 93.1% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 30907 | 2.57 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 28.2% | 15.0% | 1987 | $1,354 | 38.3% | 90.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 30904 | 2.32 | 40.9 | 15.5% | 53.3% | 22.3% | 1953 | $1,058 | 30.6% | 85.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 30912 | 1.96 | 19.8 | 13.4% | 86.1% | 24.2% | 1960 | $790 | 18.5% | 0.9% | 43.6% |
| ZIP 30905 | 4.13 | 21.9 | 23.1% | 98.7% | 19.4% | 2001 | $1,729 | 33.1% | 99.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 30906 | 2.94 | 35.8 | 23.3% | 48.1% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,103 | 11.3% | 84.0% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 30901 | 2.36 | 35.9 | 26.8% | 76.1% | 18.0% | 1964 | $886 | 14.2% | 77.0% | 17.8% |
| ZIP 30809 | 3.11 | 39.0 | 12.6% | 14.2% | 10.0% | 2002 | $1,904 | 49.0% | 95.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29841 | 2.33 | 40.8 | 13.3% | 30.3% | 14.0% | 1978 | $1,324 | 30.5% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 30813 | 3.14 | 33.3 | 15.1% | 26.9% | 11.7% | 2006 | $1,622 | 34.0% | 92.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 30815 | 3.13 | 38.8 | 20.3% | 27.2% | 11.5% | 1992 | $1,203 | 20.4% | 88.6% | 7.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 30909. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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