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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30909

Richmond County · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Typical home value

$265,271[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.6%
vs metro
+26.7%
vs state
+3.7%
ZIP 30909 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30909 in GA

Price history

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

The typical home in 30909 is worth $265,271 — 26.7% above the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,385 a month — a 6.3% 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
$1,385[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,107[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
46,501[3]
Median household income
$71,364[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-104[5]
Moved in
7,341
Moved out
7,445

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
0
  • Belair K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Richmond County

    1,061 students

  • Langford Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richmond County

    719 students

  • Sue Reynolds Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richmond County

    642 students

  • Lake Forest Hills Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Richmond County

    544 students

  • Tutt Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richmond County

    465 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 yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$16,623

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$1,341
Loan principal$212,217
Down payment$53,054
Total interest paid$270,671

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 ratio1.25
Monthly cost to own$1,737
Monthly rent$1,385

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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30909?
The typical home in 30909 is worth $265,271, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30909?
Home values in 30909 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 30909?
A typical home in 30909 rents for about $1,385 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 30909?
The effective property tax rate in 30909 is 0.8% — roughly $2,107 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30909?
ZIP code 30909 has a population of 46,501 and a median household income of $71,364.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lincolnton, GA

    Typical home
    $266,361
    Gross yield
  • Martinez CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $268,245
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Graniteville CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $280,525
    Gross yield
    9.3%
  • Harlem, GA

    Typical home
    $293,482
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $232,942
    Gross yield
  • Clarks Hill CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $298,537
    Gross yield

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