The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30904 sells for about $163,049, or $136 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $995 a month.
ZIP 30904 — Augusta
The 30904 housing market is currently stable, characterized by a median home value of approximately $163,049 and a balanced supply of inventory. Market activity is driven by consistent demand from the local medical and university sectors, keeping days on market relatively low at 41 days. While price growth has flattened, the area remains an accessible entry point for buyers in the Augusta market.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, medical students, and investors seeking value-add opportunities near major employment centers and the university.
Median prices moved down 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
48% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 23.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30904, Richmond County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Augusta area are monitored by local law enforcement, with 30904 experiencing typical urban-core crime rates relative to the broader Richmond County region.
Schools serving the 30904 area are part of the Richmond County School System, which provides a range of public educational options with varying performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones; property insurance remains available but reflects regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Augusta medical district and Augusta University, which serve as major anchors for employment and local development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents benefit from central access to major thoroughfares, providing relatively short drive times to downtown Augusta and the primary medical employment hubs.
The ZIP code features access to local parks and is within a short drive of the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area and various shopping districts along the Washington Road corridor.
The rental market is active, supported by demand from medical students and university staff, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent trajectories.
The economy is heavily anchored by the medical and educational sectors, specifically Augusta University and the surrounding hospital systems.
The area is served by a network of local roads and is connected to the broader Augusta transit system, facilitating commutes to the city center.
Development is focused on infill projects and the revitalization of residential properties near the medical district.
The Richmond County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated to reflect market conditions annually.
Parcels are subject to Richmond County school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns; homeowners are encouraged to maintain adequate coverage for wind and storm damage.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 30904 profiles.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.54.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.24 mi
- Richardson's Lake Water Park4.714 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.13.9 mi
- Mastermind Escape Games Augusta55.5 mi
- Topgolf4.23.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.14.9 mi
- SRP Park4.72.3 mi
- Stars and Strikes4.23 mi
- Bell Auditorium4.42.8 mi
- Riverwatch Cinemas4.73.2 mi
- Regal Augusta Exchange4.13.8 mi
- Evans Towne Center Park4.78.1 mi
- Phinizy Swamp Nature Park4.76.9 mi
- Riverwalk Augusta4.62.6 mi
- Augusta Museum of History4.73.1 mi
- Morris Museum of Art4.82.6 mi
- Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site4.79.6 mi
- Sacred Heart Cultural Center4.82.1 mi
- The TREEHOUSE4.82.7 mi
- Evans Towne Center Park4.78.1 mi
- Patriots Park4.612.8 mi
- Phinizy Swamp Nature Park4.76.9 mi
- Riverwalk Augusta4.62.6 mi
- Aqueduct Park4.51.6 mi
- Augusta Riverwalk Marina4.63.1 mi
- Riverview Park Boat Ramp, SC4.51.8 mi
- Augusta National Golf Club4.71.8 mi
- Topgolf4.23.3 mi
- Champions Retreat Golf Club4.912 mi
- Augusta Country Club4.60.4 mi
- West Lake Country Club4.75.5 mi
- Augusta Mall4.33.9 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.54 mi
- Publix Super Market at National Plaza4.52.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.33.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at North Augusta Plaza4.53.2 mi
- Augusta Regional Airport4.27.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional landmark offering trails and water activities.
Primary economic driver and medical hub for the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.