PlainZIP

Bishop, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30621

Oconee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,109
40/sq mi
$117,917
Median income
$463,600
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bishop pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30621 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bishop, Oconee County, Georgia, home to 5,109 residents across 126.5 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30621 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,917 (68% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $51,181. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. The typical home here is valued at $463,600 (93% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,092 monthly, and 84.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Oconee County, so you can benchmark 30621 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 30621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bishop, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30621.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30621, Bishop, 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

5,109

Population

126.5

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30621?

42.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$117,917

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$51,181

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30621 ranks nationally

Bishop, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,917 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,233

Total Housing Units

2,105

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$463,600

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,092

Median Rent

2000

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30621 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 164
2021 +11.8% 183
2022 +22.3% 224
2023 +7.6% 241
2024 +14.3% 276

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 30621, employing approximately 444 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,007,000.

91

Businesses

444

Employees

$18.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 22.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.9%
Retail trade 7 7.7%
Finance and insurance 6 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.5%
Wholesale trade 4 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.4%

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 30621 vs 30641 →

ZIP 30621 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 30621 ranks #4 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 30621 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 30621 ranks #2 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
30641 Good Hope, GA 1,810 5.3 mi
30677 Watkinsville, GA 17,065 5.9 mi
30623 Bostwick, GA 154 5.9 mi
30622 Bogart, GA 10,344 8.4 mi
30606 Athens, GA 40,225 9.9 mi
30609 Athens, GA 1,956 11.6 mi
30602 Athens, GA 2,409 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oconee County

30677 standard
Watkinsville, GA
Pop: 17,065
30622 standard
Bogart, GA
Pop: 10,344

Related Areas

Oconee County Bishop, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30621 in? ▼
ZIP code 30621 (Bishop) is located in Oconee County, Georgia. Oconee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oconee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30621? ▼
ZIP code 30621 in Bishop, GA has a population of 5,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30621? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30621 is $117,917, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30621? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30621 is $463,600, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30621? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30621 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30621? ▼
ZIP code 30621 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30621? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30621 are: Construction (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30621? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30621 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 30621? ▼
In ZIP code 30621, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 30621? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30621 is 26.1 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 30621? ▼
In ZIP code 30621, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30621? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30621 is 1.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.