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Augusta, GA — ZIP 30904

Population: 23,400 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30904 (Augusta, GA) is $164,339 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,900 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,421/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$164,339

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,339
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$169,270
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$199,900
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+14.2%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
170
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,421/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Monte Sano Elementary School, Academy of Richmond County High School, Lamar - Milledge Elementary School, Garrett Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Alternate Energy Resources (2.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
170
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,012
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,815

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AUGUSTA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
65
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-491 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
70.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,670
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,228
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
558

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30904State medianUS median
Median home value$164,339$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$199,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market77 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,421/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,670$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30904?
$164,339.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 30904?
$199,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 30904?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 30904?
Typical rent: $1,421/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30904?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is ZIP 30904 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30904?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30904?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30904?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Alternate Energy Resources, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 30904?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 30904 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 30904?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30904?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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