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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
$84,098
Median income
$341,600
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 30620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.5 square miles in Bethlehem, Barrow County, Georgia. The area is home to 12,486 residents, producing a population density of 197 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30620 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30620 sits at $84,098 (20% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,703. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $341,600 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,733 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Barrow County, so you can benchmark 30620 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30620.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30620?

32.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 21.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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

$31,703

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

37.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30620 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,098 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,662

Total Housing Units

5,568

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$341,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$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

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ZIP 30620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30620 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30656 Monroe, GA 15,133 5.2 mi
30680 Winder, GA 37,837 5.7 mi
30019 Dacula, GA 40,447 7.9 mi
30011 Auburn, GA 14,402 7.9 mi
30052 Loganville, GA 59,451 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barrow County

30680 standard
Winder, GA
Pop: 37,837
30011 standard
Auburn, GA
Pop: 14,402
30517 standard
Braselton, GA
Pop: 11,963
30666 standard
Statham, GA
Pop: 8,659

Related Areas

Barrow County Bethlehem, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Bethlehem, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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