ZIP 30906 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA (30906)

Median Income

$46,159

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,709

Wealth inflow

Population

61,415

Unemployment

8.8%

5.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,709 for ZIP 30906 (Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.8%+138% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

29.6%+153% vs US avg

777

Establishments

20,664

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction7.3%
Manufacturing11.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade14.2%
Transportation, utilities7.2%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.7%
Professional, scientific, management10.5%
Education, health care, social20.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.1%
Other services5.0%
Public administration4.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 30906 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.0%, median income rose 8.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.4%.

Median Income

$46,159

-39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate