ZIP Code 30813: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA

Total population: 52,466 Household income: $86,923 Rent: $1,483

Overview

Total population

52,466

Rent

$1,483

Year built

2008

Household income

$86,923

Per capita income

$37,029

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.0 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Georgia

County

Columbia County

City

Grovetown

Total population

52,466

Adults over 25

33,684

Total households

16,964

Household size

3.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$86,923

Per capita income

$37,029

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,483

Year built

2008

Households that rent

27.2%

Households that own

72.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

53.3%

Black

31.1%

Asian

2.2%

Two or more races

9.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

21,231 (87.4%)

Commute time to work

26 mins

Work from home

3,067 (12.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

24.8%

High school graduate or GED

23.7%

Some college or associate degree

19.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

32.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 30813 with: Columbia County, GA Augusta metro area, GA-SC Georgia United States

ZIP 30813

Total population52,466

Rent$1,483

Year built2008

Household income$86,923

Per capita income$37,029

Poverty rate7.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Columbia County, GA

Total population162,434

Rent$1,409

Year built1999

Household income$95,592

Per capita income$43,717

Poverty rate7.5%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Augusta Metro Area, GA-SC

Total population624,181

Rent$1,120

Year built1988

Household income$69,344

Per capita income$36,794

Poverty rate14.9%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407

Rent$1,393

Year built1992

Household income$77,353

Per capita income$40,924

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP30813	CountyColumbia, GA	Metro AreaAugusta metro area, GA-SC	StateGeorgia	CountryUnited States
Total population	52,466	162,434	624,181	10,940,407	334,922,499
Rent	$1,483	$1,409	$1,120	$1,393	$1,413
Year built	2008	1999	1988	1992	1980
Household income	$86,923	$95,592	$69,344	$77,353	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,029	$43,717	$36,794	$40,924	$44,673
Poverty rate	7.6%	7.5%	14.9%	13.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.1%	4.4%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 30813

Rent & Income

In 30813, the typical monthly rent is $1,483 and the typical household income is $86,923. Rent here is higher than Georgia, and household income is higher than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 7.6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 27.2% of households. About 45.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 30813 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 30813 — Poverty

How ZIP 30813 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,483	51 / 136	from lower rent	$860 – $2,369
Household income	$86,923	64 / 136	from higher income	$36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate	7.6%	34 / 136	from lower poverty	1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 30813

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 51st out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. At the state level, values extend from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 30813 holds the 64th out of 136 ZIP Codes. In Georgia as a whole, the range goes from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 30813 ranks 34th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 30813 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,483 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 30813

Annual Household Income: $86,923

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 30813

Estimated Rate: 7.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 30813

In ZIP Code 30813, households that rent: 4,607 (27.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,607	27.2%
Owner-Occupied	12,357	72.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 30813

In ZIP Code 30813, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,087 (45.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,087	45.3%
Other renter households	2,520	54.7%
Total renter households	4,607	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 30813

Less than High School: 8,361 people (24.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,979 people (23.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 6,538 people (19.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,806 people (32.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,684

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.