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ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30909

Part of Augusta, GA
Pop. 46,501·Richmond County·199th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,426/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$539
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ZIP 30909 · $1,426
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,480/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
$17,112/yr
At $1,426/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyRichmond County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30909 (Augusta, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,501
Median income
$71,364
Median age
36.7
Renters
52.5%
Age distribution
19.5%
27.1%
26.6%
15.9%
Under 1819.5%
18–3427.1%
35–5426.6%
55–6410.9%
65+15.9%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
37.6%
46.9%
White37.6%
Black46.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian3.2%
Other6%
Education (25+)
22.2%
30.8%
40.5%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+40.5%
Housing tenure
47.5%
52.5%
Owner47.5%
Renter52.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,060 → $1,426
up 34.5%
Income
$58,447 → $71,364
up 22.1%
Population
42,498 → 46,501
up 9.4%
Renter share
51.7% → 52.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 40.5%
+2.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA has shifted from $1,060 to $1,426, up 34.5% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $58,447 to $71,364 across the same window, up 22.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA adding about 4,003 residents over the five-year window, up 9.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.2% to 40.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30909 in Augusta, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30909 covers Augusta, GA. The median rent here is $1,426/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($71,364/yr), ZIP 30909 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 30909?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30909 (Augusta, GA) is $1,426. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30909 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30909's median rent of $1,426/mo is $539 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30909 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30909 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #199 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,426/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,426/mo in ZIP 30909. The local median household income is $71,364/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30909?

Rent in ZIP 30909 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30909 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30909 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,426/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($71,364/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30909 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30909 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.5% of ZIP 30909 households are renters, while 47.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30909 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30909 compare to the rest of Augusta?

ZIP 30909 is pricier than Augusta as a whole. At $1,426/mo, it's $34 above the Augusta citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30909 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30909 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,426/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 30909's median household income ($71,364/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30909 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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