Norcross Georgia Map

About Norcross, Georgia

Norcross is a locality in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 18,007. The population density is 1111.0 people per km². Norcross is located at 33.9412°N, 84.2135°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30071.

Norcross rests in the rolling embrace of Gwinnett County, a place where the air, particularly in the humid Georgia afternoons, carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 2.0 miles south-south-east of Peachtree Corners, GA (from Peachtree Corners, GA: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east of Sandy Springs. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of mature trees, their canopies forming a verdant ceiling over a terrain that rises and falls with quiet dignity, hinting at the piedmont's subtle contours. Streets wind with a thoughtful, organic flow, lined by homes that range from charmingly historic to comfortably modern, each contributing to the neighborhood's welcoming, lived-in character. Sunlight, when it breaks through the leaves, falls in shifting patterns on sidewalks where bicycles are often propped, suggesting a pace of life that allows for lingering. The story of Norcross is intertwined with the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century, an iron artery that pulsed life into this burgeoning settlement, transforming it from a quiet crossroads into a destination. Its early economy was fueled by agriculture, the rich soil yielding cotton and other crops, and the town’s central square, still a focal point, once bustled with merchants and farmers. Today, Norcross has evolved, its economic heart now beating with a diverse mix of businesses, from small, independent shops that line its historic downtown to larger corporate presences that have found a home here, drawn by its accessible location and dedicated workforce. The old train depot, a silent sentinel to bygone eras, now stands as a reminder of that foundational connection, a tangible link to the generations who built and shaped Norcross into the vibrant community it is today.

About This Norcross Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Norcross, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Norcross and Gwinnett County.

Detailed location data for Norcross includes the ZIP code (30071), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville), and school district assignment (Gwinnett 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 Norcross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.