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Buford, GA
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30518, 30519.
Population
17,997
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
946
ZIP codes
2
Buford and its ZIP codes
Buford at a glance
- Buford is about 5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $69,471 a year, 10% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $368,700 (22% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,357 a month.
Local data for Buford, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buford, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,471
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$368,700
Median rent
$1,357/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,996), German Americans (1,054), Irish Americans (991).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gwinnett County. PPP loans are for Buford.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,299
390,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $4,181 per person
How people get to work
Buford, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buford, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
989
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
56.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buford, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Buford
2 in or overlapping Buford. Population shown
Cities near Buford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rest HavenTown | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Sugar HillCity | 2.2 mi | 11.3 |
| Flowery BranchCity | 4.4 mi | 7.3 |
| SuwaneeCity | 5.6 mi | 11.1 |
| CummingCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| OakwoodCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| DaculaCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| LawrencevilleCity | 11 mi | 13.8 |
| Johns CreekCity | 12 mi | 30.8 |
| DuluthCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| AuburnCity | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| BraseltonTown | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| CarlTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HoschtonCity | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| Berkeley LakeCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| GainesvilleCity | 16 mi | 33.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buford, GA in?
- Buford is in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Buford, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buford include 30518, 30519.
- What is the population of Buford, GA?
- About 17,997 people live in Buford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buford?
- Nearby places include Rest Haven (2.1 mi), Sugar Hill (2.2 mi), Flowery Branch (4.4 mi), Suwanee (5.6 mi), Cumming (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023