3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 308xxAugusta-Richmond County, GA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 308 changed +8.0% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 30802–30833. Most of its 2010 population lived in Columbia County (44%), Richmond County (22%), McDuffie County (12%). Communities in the region include Evans, Grovetown, Thomson, Waynesboro, Hephzibah. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +8.0%
- 5-year change
- +47.7%
- Since Q1 1995
- +217%
- National rank (1 year)
- 47th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 308 vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 308: 317.4
- Georgia: 375.3
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro: 330.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 308 | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.0% | +1.9% | +3.0% | +6.1 pts | +5.0 pts |
| 3 years | +11.7% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +0.8 pts | −1.2 pts |
| 5 years | +47.7% | +47.6% | +41.3% | +0.1 pts | +6.4 pts |
| 10 years | +95.5% | +112% | +93.3% | −16.7 pts | +2.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +217% | +275% | +292% | −57.9 pts | −74.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 308 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +207% | $922,107 |
| Q2 2000 | +172% | $815,012 |
| Q2 2005 | +114% | $643,158 |
| Q2 2010 | +98.6% | $595,945 |
| Q2 2015 | +104% | $612,898 |
| Q2 2020 | +68.5% | $505,580 |
| Q2 2021 | +47.7% | $443,015 |
| Q2 2023 | +11.7% | $335,102 |
| Q2 2025 | +8.0% | $323,986 |
How ZIP3 308 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 308 ranks 47th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 2nd of 20 in Georgia. Its one-year change is +5.0 pts versus the nation and +6.1 pts versus Georgia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 47th of 882 | 2nd of 20 |
| 3 years | 647th of 882 | 15th of 20 |
| 5 years | 329th of 882 | 15th of 20 |
| 10 years | 379th of 882 | 14th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 692nd of 879 | 14th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 308
ZIP3 308's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 15.8% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2018, about 9 years after the top. Today it sits +85.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 308 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2012 | -15.8% | Q1 2018 (9 yrs) | +85.3% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q1 2014 | -14.9% | Q2 2018 (9.2 yrs) | +87.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 308's index has changed +43.4% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 308 after inflation | GA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +4.0% | -1.9% | +1.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +1.7% | +1.0% | +3.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +19.1% | +19.0% | +20.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +40.6% | +52.6% | +45.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +43.4% | +69.5% | +49.2% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 308
Regional estimate
$586,511
- Estimated gain
- $286,511
- Index change
- +95.50%
- Start index
- 162.36
- End index
- 317.42
ZIP3 308 (Augusta-Richmond County, GA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA area | GA | +1.8% | +41.5% | +217% |
| 298 · Aiken, SC area | SC | +5.1% | +56.6% | +248% |
| 304 · Statesboro, GA area | GA | +3.4% | +56.5% | +283% |
| 306 · Athens-Clarke County, GA area | GA | +0.9% | +53.6% | +325% |
| 290 · Lexington, SC area | SC | +1.8% | +53.6% | +238% |
| 292 · Columbia, SC area | SC | +5.8% | +51.8% | +232% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 317.42 |
| Q1 2026 | 316.02 |
| Q4 2025 | 302.71 |
| Q3 2025 | 303.30 |
| Q2 2025 | 293.92 |
| Q1 2025 | 303.24 |
| Q4 2024 | 292.93 |
| Q3 2024 | 284.97 |
| Q2 2024 | 282.37 |
| Q1 2024 | 278.65 |
| Q4 2023 | 281.57 |
| Q3 2023 | 286.60 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 308?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 308, the regional index changed +8.0% over the year to Q2 2026, +47.7% over five years, +95.5% over ten years, and +217% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 308 appreciating faster than Georgia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +8.0% compares with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +5.0 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +6.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 308?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 308. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 30802 to 30833 (22 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.