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Bishop, GA — ZIP 30621

Population: 6,148 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 30621 (Bishop, GA) is $619,150 — up 2.7% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$619,150

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$619,150
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+103.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$619,150
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
35
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
High Shoals Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (48 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Paradise Falls Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+167 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,486
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,022
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
215

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 30621State medianUS median
Median home value$619,150$259,559$289,727
Median annual property tax$3,486$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 30621?
$619,150.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 30621?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 30621?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 30621?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 30621?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 30621?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 30621?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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