Bethlehem, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30620
Barrow County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,486
- 197/sq mi High-density area
- $84,098
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethlehem pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 197
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30620 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30620 (Bethlehem, GA) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.8 in 2023 to 265.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30620 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bethlehem, Barrow County, Georgia, home to 12,486 residents across 63.5 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30620 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,098 (20% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,703. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,600 (42% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,733.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Barrow County, so 30620 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethlehem, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30620.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30620, Bethlehem, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,486
Population
63.5
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30620?
32.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,098
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$31,703
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
37.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30620 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Bethlehem, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,098 Top 24% higher than 76% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,662housing units
5,662
Total Housing Units
5,568
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,600
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,733
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30620 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 185 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 233 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 258 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 266 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 244 business establishments in ZIP 30620, employing approximately 3,685 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,815,000.
244
Businesses
3,685
Employees
$134.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 19.3% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 16.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30620 vs 30656 →
ZIP 30620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30052
Loganville (30052)
59,451 residents
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
40,447 residents
- 30680
Winder (30680)
37,837 residents
- 30656 15,133
Monroe (30656)
15,133 residents
- 30011 14,402
Auburn (30011)
14,402 residents
- 30620 12,486
Bethlehem (30620)
12,486 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30620 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
$116,583 median income
- 30052
Loganville (30052)
$93,764 median income
- 30656
Monroe (30656)
$93,428 median income
- 30011
Auburn (30011)
$86,402 median income
- 30620
Bethlehem (30620)
$84,098 median income
- 30680
Winder (30680)
$80,956 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30620 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30620, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,486 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30620 in?
ZIP code 30620 (Bethlehem) is located in Barrow County, Georgia. Barrow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barrow-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30620?
ZIP code 30620 in Bethlehem, GA has a population of 12,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30620?
The median household income in ZIP 30620 is $84,098, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30620?
The median home value in ZIP 30620 is $341,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30620 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30620?
ZIP code 30620 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 3,685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30620 are: Construction (47), Retail trade (41), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30620?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30620 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30620?
In ZIP code 30620, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30620 is 37.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30620?
In ZIP code 30620, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30620 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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