Bethlehem is a town in Barrow County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 715. The major employer in town is Harrison Poultry, which is the largest non-government employer in Barrow County. The town was named after a local church, Bethlehem Methodist Church, and has a strong Christmas theme, with many of the street names being references to the nativity of Jesus, such as Mary, Joseph, and Manger. After the introduction of a 1967 stamp in Bethlehem, the town became known as a popular location for sending mail from during the holidays, as the post office sends letters marked "from Bethlehem."

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Town numbers

ZIP code30620

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Living in Bethlehem

Housing in Bethlehem

$366K▼ 2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bethlehem home is worth about $366,000, down 2% in a year, 11% above the Georgia typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Bethlehem

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Most working residents leave Bethlehem for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Winder (9%), Lawrenceville (5%) and Gainesville (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Winder

Lawrenceville

Gainesville

Atlanta

2%Work in townlive and work in Bethlehem 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 600Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Bethlehem

Compared with Georgia

4better than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.2%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offGA 9.6% · better 11.7%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityGA 15% · better

Care nearby

Ngmc BarrowWinder · 4.7 mi · ER

Medlink Winder - Ancillary ServicesWinder · 4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bethlehem · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bethlehem →

Natural hazards in Bethlehem

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Bethlehem flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Barrow County

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Climate in Bethlehem

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Bethlehem has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

55° / 34°Winter

73° / 49°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

73° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Bethlehem get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 7, with the last in spring around Apr 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Bethlehem

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School Grade B-

The public schools Bethlehem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictBarrow CountySchools2

Bethlehem Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 641 students Bethlehem Christian AcademyOther · Grades PK–12 · 951 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.