Cumming, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30028
Forsyth County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,182
- 167/sq mi High-density area
- $138,011
- Median income Above-median income area
- $470,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cumming pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 167
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30028 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30028 (Cumming, GA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.5 in 2023 to 272.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30028 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia, with 22,182 residents across 133.0 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30028 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,011 (96% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,309. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $470,800 (96% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,270.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Forsyth County, so 30028 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cumming, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30028.
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 39
Real estate and rental and leasing
39 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30028, Cumming, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,182
Population
133.0
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30028?
37.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
14.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$138,011
Median Household Income
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$49,309
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30028 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Cumming, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$138,011 Top 2% higher than 98% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,122housing units
12,122
Total Housing Units
11,957
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,800
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$2,270
Median Rent
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30028 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 168 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 195 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 238 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 249 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 272 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 497 business establishments in ZIP 30028, employing approximately 3,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,398,000.
497
Businesses
3,398
Employees
$162.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 101 | 20.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.2% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30028 vs 30040 →
ZIP 30028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30040
Cumming (30040)
54,653 residents
- 30004
Alpharetta (30004)
53,033 residents
- 30041
Cumming (30041)
52,749 residents
- 30534
Dawsonville (30534)
26,685 residents
- 30028
Cumming (30028)
22,182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30028 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30004
Alpharetta (30004)
$156,100 median income
- 30041
Cumming (30041)
$152,564 median income
- 30028
Cumming (30028)
$138,011 median income
- 30040
Cumming (30040)
$137,211 median income
- 30534
Dawsonville (30534)
$95,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30028 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30028, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,182 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30028 in?
ZIP code 30028 (Cumming) is located in Forsyth County, Georgia. Forsyth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forsyth-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30028?
ZIP code 30028 in Cumming, GA has a population of 22,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30028?
The median household income in ZIP 30028 is $138,011, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30028?
The median home value in ZIP 30028 is $470,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30028 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30028?
ZIP code 30028 has 497 business establishments employing approximately 3,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30028 are: Construction (101), Professional, scientific, and technical services (86), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30028?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30028 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30028?
In ZIP code 30028, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30028 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30028?
In ZIP code 30028, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30028 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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