Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.0% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,268 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 17,578 (14.8%) |
| Some College | 9,092 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 14,814 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 9,240 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 66,924 (56.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $136,395 ▲ 79% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $484,757 ▲ 74% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,916/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 66,389 |
| Vacant Units | 2,706 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Forsyth County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes. The county has an estimated population of 191,371 residents. With a median age of 39.32, it is a middle-aged county.
Forsyth County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $136,395 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Forsyth County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $484,757 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,916. Homeownership rates are high at 85.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Forsyth County are majority White (66.82%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Forsyth County, GA is a upper-middle-income area in Georgia. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.