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Forsyth County, GA
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Forsyth County, Georgia.
Population
267,287
Land area
225sq mi
People per sq mi
1,190
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Forsyth County
Forsyth County at a glance
- Forsyth County is about 6.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $143,784 a year, 86% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $550,400 (81% above Georgia) and median rent is $2,090 a month.
Local data for Forsyth County, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools57
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks57
- Post Offices4
- Parks74
- Grocery Stores73
- Restaurants597
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools15
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities14
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Forsyth County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,784
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$550,400
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$2,090/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
57.1%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (37,371), German Americans (27,190), Irish Americans (24,441).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$296M
5,379 loans, 35,188 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.09M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Forsyth County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home32.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forsyth County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
455
Most often 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forsyth County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Forsyth County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Forsyth County, GA?
- Cumming is the largest city or town in Forsyth County, with about 8,469 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Forsyth County?
- Forsyth County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30028, 30040, 30041.
- What is the population of Forsyth County, GA?
- About 267,287 people live in Forsyth County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Forsyth County?
- Forsyth County borders Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Cherokee County, Hall County, Dawson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023