| ZIP Code | 30040 |
|---|---|
| City | Cumming |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft |
| Latitude | 34.223434 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.17644 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.9% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 479 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,954 (14.2%) |
| Some College | 3,882 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 5,834 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,422 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 28,319 (57.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,028 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $474,400 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,883/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,642 |
| Vacant Units | 986 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,642 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 986 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 30040 is located in Cumming, Georgia, within Forsyth County. With a population of 79,580, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 30040 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,028 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30040 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $474,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,883 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 30040 is majority White (65.15%). Residents are highly educated — 64.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30040 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 30040 in Cumming, GA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 79,580 residents, a median household income of $133,028, and a median home value of $474,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.