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ZIP 30904

Part of Augusta, GA
Pop. 23,400·Richmond County·201st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,398/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$567
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ZIP 30904 · $1,398
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,776/yr
At $1,398/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyRichmond County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30904 (Augusta, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,400
Median income
$46,696
Median age
36.7
Renters
52.8%
Age distribution
19.6%
26.4%
22.4%
13.7%
17.9%
Under 1819.6%
18–3426.4%
35–5422.4%
55–6413.7%
65+17.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
46.2%
42.5%
White46.2%
Black42.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian2%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
12.5%
30.8%
26.6%
30.2%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
47.2%
52.8%
Owner47.2%
Renter52.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30904 in Augusta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,017 → $1,398
up 37.5%
Income
$39,026 → $46,696
up 19.7%
Population
27,125 → 23,400
down 13.7%
Renter share
55.1% → 52.8%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31% → 30.2%
-0.8 pts
Median age
33.5 → 36.7
+3.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30904 in Augusta, GA has increased by $381 per month, settling near $1,398 after starting the period at $1,017. Median household income grew from $39,026 to $46,696 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,125 to 23,400 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.7% change. About 52.8% of households rent today, against 55.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 30904 in Augusta, GA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30904 covers Augusta, GA. The median rent here is $1,398/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($46,696/yr), ZIP 30904 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30904?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30904 (Augusta, GA) is $1,398. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30904's median rent of $1,398/mo is $567 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30904 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30904 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #201 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,398/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,398/mo in ZIP 30904. The local median household income is $46,696/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30904?

Rent in ZIP 30904 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30904 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,398/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($46,696/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30904 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 30904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.8% of ZIP 30904 households are renters, while 47.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30904 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30904 compare to the rest of Augusta?

ZIP 30904 is pricier than Augusta as a whole. At $1,398/mo, it's $6 above the Augusta citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30904 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,398/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 30904's median household income ($46,696/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30904 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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