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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30809

Columbia County · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Typical home value

$405,306[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+5.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+42.7%
vs metro
+93.6%
vs state
+58.4%
ZIP 30809 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30809 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 30809 is worth $405,306 — 93.6% above the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,701 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,701[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,400[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Columbia County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
54,743[3]
Median household income
$125,272[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Columbia County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+330[5]
Moved in
6,094
Moved out
5,764

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
15
Elementary
8
Middle
4
High
3
  • Lakeside High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Columbia County

    1,909 students

  • Greenbrier High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Columbia County

    1,905 students

  • Evans High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Columbia County

    1,875 students

  • Evans Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Columbia County

    940 students

  • Greenbrier Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Columbia County

    862 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$20,413

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,049
Loan principal$324,245
Down payment$81,061
Total interest paid$413,556

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.57
Monthly cost to own$2,671
Monthly rent$1,701

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30809?
The typical home in 30809 is worth $405,306, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30809?
Home values in 30809 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30809?
A typical home in 30809 rents for about $1,701 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 30809?
The effective property tax rate in 30809 is 0.8% — roughly $3,400 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30809?
ZIP code 30809 has a population of 54,743 and a median household income of $125,272.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Appling CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $452,093
    Gross yield
  • North Augusta, SC

    Typical home
    $326,735
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Aiken, SC

    Typical home
    $315,653
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Grovetown, GA

    Typical home
    $306,989
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Clarks Hill CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $298,537
    Gross yield
  • Harlem, GA

    Typical home
    $293,482
    Gross yield

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