County

Forsyth County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Georgia

👥191,371Population
💰$136,395Median HH Income▲ 79% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$484,758Median Home Value▲ 74% above avg
🎓64.0%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 3.3%Asian: 15.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Black3.3%
Asian15.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads64.0% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma1,268 (1.1%)
HS Graduate17,578 (14.8%)
Some College9,092 (7.6%)
Associates14,814 (12.5%)
Bachelors9,240 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree66,924 (56.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 56.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad14.8%
Some College7.6%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate56.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,395 ▲ 79% above avg
Median Home Value$484,757 ▲ 74% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,916/mo
Total Housing Units66,389
Vacant Units2,706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
65%
About Forsyth County, GA

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.

ZIP Codes in Forsyth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30028 Cumming 36,631 $132,569 $429,000 $2,101 4.1% 53.6%
30040 Cumming 79,580 $133,028 $474,400 $1,883 3.7% 64.9%
30041 Cumming 75,160 $141,825 $522,900 $1,862 2.5% 68.0%