| City: | Evans, Georgia |
| County: | Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:20:31 PM |
| Population: | 51,813 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 706 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 33.5588, -82.1540 |
| Land Area: | 44.167 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 30809 has 51,813 residents and 17,786 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.0%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (14.0%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 51,813Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 54,743Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 59,256Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,173.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $125,272Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17,786Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $367,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.64Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 38,162 | 39,972 | 41,342 | 42,124 | 43,528 | 44,679 | 45,453 | 45,542 | 48,525 | 50,288 | 51,985 | 52,186 | 54,105 | 54,743 |
| Decennial Census | 38,168 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 51,813 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.8
Male Median Age: 37.7
Female Median Age: 39.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,546 | 1,907 | 2,246 | 1,943 | 1,362 | 1,180 | 1,441 | 1,652 | 1,645 | 1,791 | 1,593 | 1,612 | 1,457 | 1,241 | 1,014 | 664 | 339 | 308 |
| Female | 1,417 | 1,977 | 2,199 | 2,050 | 1,269 | 1,177 | 1,536 | 1,842 | 1,897 | 1,917 | 1,745 | 1,849 | 1,638 | 1,361 | 1,122 | 720 | 460 | 696 |
| Total | 2,963 | 3,884 | 4,445 | 3,993 | 2,631 | 2,357 | 2,977 | 3,494 | 3,542 | 3,708 | 3,338 | 3,461 | 3,095 | 2,602 | 2,136 | 1,384 | 799 | 1,004 |
| White: | 36,284 | 71.38% |
| Black: | 7,244 | 14.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,228 | 6.35% |
| Asian: | 2,942 | 5.79% |
| American Indian: | 124 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 83 | 0.16% |
| Other: | 925 | 1.82% |
| Total: | 50,830 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24,941 | 48.14% | 37.7 years |
| Females: | 26,872 | 51.86% | 39.9 years |
| Total: | 51,813 | 100% | 38.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 47,647 | 87.04% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2,446 | 4.47% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,836 | 5.18% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,814 | 8.49% |
| Total Population: | 54,743 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 50,093 | 91.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4,650 | 8.49% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $125,272, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $33,447 (36.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,741. Family households earn a median of $142,676 versus $60,370 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,306). By gender, male median income is $90,486 and female is $62,200, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $28,286 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.8%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,825 | $88,597 | $86,628 | $86,732 | $87,344 | $95,376 | $97,435 | $102,132 | $107,531 | $112,591 | $116,881 | $125,020 | $130,150 | $125,272 |
| Median Family Income | $100,074 | $97,378 | $95,785 | $95,441 | $95,885 | $98,723 | $103,010 | $110,812 | $118,323 | $121,725 | $127,081 | $137,721 | $142,176 | $142,676 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $44,432 | $49,233 | $51,969 | $52,340 | $56,308 | $63,301 | $60,309 | $60,595 | $69,167 | $61,956 | $62,734 | $63,155 | $61,771 | $60,370 |
| Median Male Income | $68,899 | $71,186 | $72,039 | $73,697 | $71,531 | $75,345 | $74,268 | $78,527 | $79,007 | $80,362 | $79,043 | $89,128 | $92,555 | $90,486 |
| Median Female Income | $47,459 | $50,074 | $49,293 | $47,967 | $44,488 | $49,097 | $51,268 | $52,486 | $57,338 | $56,930 | $60,008 | $61,767 | $60,169 | $62,200 |
| Employed: | 25,361 | 60.86% |
| Unemployed: | 1,217 | 2.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15,091 | 36.22% |
| Total: | 41,669 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13,630 | 53.74% |
| Service: | 3,843 | 15.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,254 | 16.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,546 | 6.10% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,088 | 8.23% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 25,361 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $367,900, which is notably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $139,400 (61.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $109,400. The median gross rent is $1,714, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $610 (55.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $272. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.19% (72.92% with a mortgage, 27.08% free-and-clear) and renters 14.81% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.18%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,500 | $225,700 | $226,400 | $226,100 | $222,400 | $228,200 | $237,000 | $249,000 | $258,500 | $263,300 | $277,700 | $317,800 | $346,600 | $367,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 166 | 6.36% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 840 | 32.18% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 458 | 17.55% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 613 | 23.49% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 210 | 8.05% |
| $3,000 or more: | 117 | 4.48% |
| No Rent: | 206 | 7.89% |
| Total: | 2,610 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,104 | $1,206 | $1,350 | $1,384 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,350 | $1,390 | $1,442 | $1,496 | $1,538 | $1,585 | $1,659 | $1,714 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10,946 | 62.12% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,064 | 23.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,610 | 14.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 17,620 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 17,620 | 90.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,780 | 9.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,400 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 17,944 | 92.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,165 | 6.01% |
| Other Units: | 291 | 1.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,400 | 100% |
In 2024, 49.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is modestly below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 25.80%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.69%). College enrollment is 24.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 654 | 1.82% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 854 | 2.38% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5,814 | 16.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,138 | 19.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,856 | 10.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,974 | 27.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,614 | 21.21% |
| Total: | 35,904 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 34,396 | 95.80% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17,588 | 48.99% |
| Private Insurance: | 44,214 | 71.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 13,800 | 22.38% |
| No Insurance: | 3,639 | 5.90% |
| Total: | 61,653 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 58,014 | 94.10% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 5.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 735 | 4.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 575 | 3.65% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,039 | 44.69% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,606 | 22.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,795 | 24.10% |
| Total: | 15,750 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,310 | 8.32% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11,220 | 71.24% |
ZIP Code 30809 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,126 business establishments, employing about 14,423 people with an annual payroll of $658,549,000. USPS data shows 20,647 residential mailboxes and 983 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 20,647Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 983Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 22,424Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 14,563Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,176Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,126Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $162,789,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $658,549,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14,423Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 30809 is located in Columbia County, Georgia, within the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12260) and Georgia's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 556,877 people, about 9.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 30809. It covers 44.167 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.396 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 556,877Source: Census |
| MSA: | Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 44.167 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.396 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8185.27 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1328044Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Evans CDP; GeorgiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 30809 is in the Columbia County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 15 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.