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Evans, GA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30809.
Population
36,998
Land area
25.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,464
ZIP codes
1
Evans and its ZIP codes
Evans at a glance
- Evans is about 7.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $125,098, 62% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,100 (21% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,617 a month.
Local data for Evans, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Evans, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,098
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$366,100
Median rent
$1,617/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.2%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,330), Irish Americans (3,107), Italian Americans (1,543).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Evans.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,778
42,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,380 per person
PPP loans
$81.6M
1,250 loans, 10,439 jobs reported
How people get to work
Evans, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Evans, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
380
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
515
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Evans, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Evans
1 in or overlapping Evans. Population shown
Cities near Evans
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartinezCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 14.5 |
| Clarks Hill, SCCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.2 |
| GrovetownCity | 8.5 mi | 5.3 |
| North Augusta, SCCity | 8.9 mi | 21.4 |
| Belvedere, SCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| Murphys Estates, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Augusta | 12 mi | 302.3 |
| ApplingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| Clearwater, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Modoc, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| HarlemCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Burnettown, SCTown | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| Beech Island, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Langley, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Parksville, SCTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Gloverville, SCCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Evans, GA in?
- Evans is in Columbia County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Evans, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Evans include 30809.
- What is the population of Evans, GA?
- About 36,998 people live in Evans, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Evans?
- Nearby places include Martinez (2.6 mi), Clarks Hill, SC (7.9 mi), Grovetown (8.5 mi), North Augusta, SC (8.9 mi), Belvedere, SC (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023