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Cumming, GA
City in Forsyth County, Georgia.
Population
8,469
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,120
ZIP codes
0
Cumming and its ZIP codes
Cumming at a glance
- Cumming is about 5.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 130th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $85,868, 11% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $382,900 (26% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,705 a month.
Local data for Cumming, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cumming, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,868
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$382,900
Median rent
$1,705/mo
Homeownership
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,018), Indian Americans (904), Mexican Americans (770).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forsyth County. PPP loans are for Cumming.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,369
90,199 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,730
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.06B
FY 2026, $4,208 per person
How people get to work
Cumming, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cumming, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
226
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
56.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cumming, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Cumming
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar HillCity | 9.2 mi | 11.3 |
| BufordCity | 10 mi | 19 |
| Rest HavenTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MiltonCity | 11 mi | 38.6 |
| SuwaneeCity | 11 mi | 11.1 |
| Johns CreekCity | 12 mi | 30.8 |
| AlpharettaCity | 12 mi | 26.9 |
| Flowery BranchCity | 13 mi | 7.3 |
| DuluthCity | 14 mi | 10.2 |
| OakwoodCity | 14 mi | 6 |
| Ball GroundCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Berkeley LakeCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| DawsonvilleCity | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| RoswellCity | 17 mi | 40.7 |
| Mountain ParkCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Peachtree CornersCity | 18 mi | 16.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cumming, GA in?
- Cumming is in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Cumming, GA?
- About 8,469 people live in Cumming, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cumming?
- Nearby places include Sugar Hill (9.2 mi), Buford (10 mi), Rest Haven (11 mi), Milton (11 mi), Suwanee (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023