COUNTY REPORT GA

Bulloch County, Georgia

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Bulloch County, the 17 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Bulloch County Compares

Bulloch County73/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Bulloch County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
26
Water Systems

Bulloch County scores 2 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30452 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30296 (60/100)
$188K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (80% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bulloch County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,368, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.264% avg pipe failure probability

45.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
45.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,368

Sea Level Rise $1,412/yr
Flood $706/yr
Energy Code Gap $164/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

124,857 housing units in Bulloch County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 27%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bulloch County

$188K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bulloch County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Bulloch County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Bulloch County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Statesboro 36,846 96
2 Georgia Southern University 20,357 96
3 Forest Heights Subdivision 835 96
4 Hunters Point Subdivision 507 96
5 Amberwood Subdivision 434 96

26 total water systems serve Bulloch County.

All ZIP Codes in Bulloch County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Bulloch County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30452 Register 92 A 8 $137K
2 31308 Ellabell 92 A 4 $150K
3 30415 Brooklet 89 A 2 $186K
4 30459 Statesboro 81 B 24
5 30460 Statesboro 81 B 24
6 30450 Portal 75 B 15 $112K
7 30078 Snellville 73 B 0 $317K
8 30458 Statesboro 71 B 24 $190K
9 30461 Statesboro 71 B 24 $233K
10 30085 Tucker 66 C 0
11 30086 Stone Mountain 66 C 0
12 30272 Red Oak 66 C 0
13 30039 Snellville 65 C 0 $275K
14 30297 Forest Park 65 C 0 $121K
15 30047 Lilburn 60 C 0 $326K
16 30084 Tucker 60 C 0 $332K
17 30296 Riverdale 60 C 0 $185K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bulloch County

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Overview

Bulloch County in Georgia covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

8 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 17 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bulloch County?
Bulloch County is served by 26 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bulloch County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bulloch County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,368 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bulloch County?
The median home build year in Bulloch County is 1987. 45.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bulloch County compare to Georgia?
Bulloch County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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