Cumming Georgia Map

About Cumming, Georgia

Cumming is a locality in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,469. The population density is 401.8 people per km². Cumming is located at 34.2073°N, 84.1402°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30040.

Cumming unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape softened by the humid embrace of the Piedmont. It lies 9.3 miles north-west of Sugar Hill, GA (from Sugar Hill, GA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-west of Buford. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Creeks, like the Chattahoochee winding its way nearby, thread through the terrain, their banks often shaded by a dense canopy of oak and hickory, their waters carrying the murmur of countless journeys. The light filters through these trees in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with ephemeral gold, and the underlying geology lends a certain firmness to the ground, a quiet solidity beneath the verdant growth. The spirit of Cumming is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a heritage that still echoes in the surrounding farms and the occasional roadside stand offering sweet corn or ripe peaches. For generations, cotton and timber shaped the local economy, and while those industries have evolved, the industrious nature of its people remains. The development of Lake Lanier brought a new dimension to Cumming, transforming it into a gateway for recreation and drawing a vibrant mix of long-time residents and newcomers drawn by the promise of accessible water and a slower pace of life. This blend of old and new is palpable, a constant, gentle hum beneath the surface of everyday life in Cumming.

About This Cumming Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cumming, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.20732, -84.140193. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cumming and Forsyth County.

Detailed location data for Cumming includes the ZIP code (30040), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Forsyth County (Cumming), and school district assignment (Forsyth County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cumming is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.