Cumming, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30040
Forsyth County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,653
- 359/sq mi High-density area
- $137,211
- Median income Above-median income area
- $526,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.0%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 359
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30040 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 30040 (Cumming, GA) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.9 in 2023 to 261.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia, with 54,653 residents across 152.4 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30040 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,211 (95% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,882. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $526,100 (119% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,075.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Forsyth County, so 30040 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 30040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cumming, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30040.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
604 establishments
- Construction
Construction
285 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
246 establishments
- Retail trade 213
Retail trade
213 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 193
Other services (except public administration)
193 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 30040, 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
54,653
Population
152.4
Area (sq mi)
359
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30040?
39.6
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
20.3%
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?
$137,211
Median Household Income
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$55,882
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30040 ranks nationally
Cumming, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$137,211 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US 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
28,538housing units
28,538
Total Housing Units
27,727
Occupied Units
811
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$526,100
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
$2,075
Median Rent
2005
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30040 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 165 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 187 |
| 2022 | +27.0% | 238 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 257 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 261 |
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 2,515 business establishments in ZIP 30040, employing approximately 22,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,116,340,000.
2,515
Businesses
22,120
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 604 | 24.0% |
| Construction | 285 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 246 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 213 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 193 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 175 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 154 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 137 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 129 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 110 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 58 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 2.0% |
| Information | 45 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 30040 vs 30028 →
ZIP 30040 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
- 30005
Alpharetta (30005)
34,442 residents
- 30028
Cumming (30028)
22,182 residents
- 30009 13,722
Alpharetta (30009)
13,722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30005
Alpharetta (30005)
$176,957 median income
- 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
- 30009
Alpharetta (30009)
$126,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30040 ranks #5 of 6 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 30040, 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 (54,653 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 30040 in?
ZIP code 30040 (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 30040?
ZIP code 30040 in Cumming, GA has a population of 54,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30040?
The median household income in ZIP 30040 is $137,211, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30040?
The median home value in ZIP 30040 is $526,100, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30040 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30040?
ZIP code 30040 has 2,515 business establishments employing approximately 22,120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30040 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (604), Construction (285), Health care and social assistance (246). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30040 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 30040?
In ZIP code 30040, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% 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 30040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30040 is 29.8 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 30040?
In ZIP code 30040, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30040 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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