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ZIP 30040

Part of Cumming, GA
Pop. 82,532·Forsyth County·9th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,361/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$396
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ZIP 30040 · $2,361
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,590
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$2,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,332/yr
At $2,361/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyForsyth County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30040 (Cumming, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
82,532
Median income
$137,211
Median age
39.6
Renters
15.9%
Age distribution
25.2%
18.4%
31.7%
13.5%
Under 1825.2%
18–3418.4%
35–5431.7%
55–6411.2%
65+13.5%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.3%
14.2%
White67.3%
Black3.3%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian14.2%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
14.8%
23%
56%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+56%
Housing tenure
84.1%
15.9%
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30040 in Cumming, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,764 → $2,361
up 33.8%
Income
$114,900 → $137,211
up 19.4%
Population
75,151 → 82,532
up 9.8%
Renter share
17.6% → 15.9%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
54.4% → 56%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38 → 39.6
+1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 30040 in Cumming, GA has shifted from $1,764 to $2,361, up 33.8% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30040 in Cumming, GA now reports about $137,211, up from $114,900 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 30040 in Cumming, GA adding about 7,381 residents over the five-year window, up 9.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 17.6% to 15.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30040 in Cumming, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30040 covers Cumming, GA. The median rent here is $2,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($137,211/yr), ZIP 30040 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30040?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30040 (Cumming, GA) is $2,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30040 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30040's median rent of $2,361/mo is $396 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30040 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30040 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #9 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30040?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,361/mo in ZIP 30040. The local median household income is $137,211/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30040?

Rent in ZIP 30040 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30040 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30040 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,361/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($137,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30040 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30040 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.9% of ZIP 30040 households are renters, while 84.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30040 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30040 compare to the rest of Cumming?

ZIP 30040 is pricier than Cumming as a whole. At $2,361/mo, it's $50 above the Cumming citywide median of $2,311/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30040 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30040 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,361/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 30040's median household income ($137,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30040 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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