None assigned to Johns Creek by USPS as it does not recognize the city. 30005, 30022, 30024, 30097, 30098 from other cities apply in various parts of Johns Creek.

Area code(s)

770, 404, 678, 470

GNIS feature ID

2404806

Johns Creek is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It's a busy suburb located northeast of Atlanta. In 2020, about 82,453 people lived there.

A Look at Johns Creek's Past

In the early 1800s, the Johns Creek area had many trading posts. These were along the Chattahoochee River. This land belonged to the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee people lived in farming villages. They were led by a chief. Later, they created their own alphabet. They also set up a government and court system. These were similar to the American model.

Some trading posts grew into small communities. Pioneer families like the Rogers and McGinnis families gathered there. They would visit and sell their crops.

By 1820, a community called Sheltonville (or Shakerag) was a ferry crossing point. Ferries like McGinnis Ferry carried people and animals across the river. Further south, Nesbit Ferry did the same near Newtown.

The Gold Rush and the Trail of Tears

In the 1820s, gold was found in northeast Georgia. This was about 45 miles north of Johns Creek. This discovery led to America's second major Gold Rush. In 1830, the U.S. government took over the Cherokee Nation. Many Cherokee people were forced to leave their homes. This sad journey is known as the "Trail of Tears". They were sent to Oklahoma and other areas in the American West.

A few Cherokee people stayed. One famous person was Sarah Cordery. She was half-Cherokee. She was married to pioneer John Rogers. John Rogers was a respected plantation owner. He was also a friend of President Andrew Jackson. Jackson even stayed overnight at Rogers's home in 1828. Later, the famous humorist Will Rogers visited this home. He was a great-great-nephew of John Rogers.

The city of Johns Creek gets its name from John Rogers's son, Johnson K. Rogers. A local stream was named after him. Over time, the whole area became known as "Johns Creek."

How Johns Creek Became a City

In 1831, much of the land north of the Chattahoochee River became part of Cherokee County. Later, in 1858, the Johns Creek area became part of Milton County. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, Milton County was dissolved. All its land then became part of Fulton County.

The four main communities were Ocee, Newtown, Sheltonville, and Warsaw. They remained important centers for many years. Nearby cities like Roswell and Alpharetta grew. But northeast Fulton County stayed mostly rural.

In 1981, some graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology bought a large area of land. They wanted to build a high-tech office park. They found the name "Johns Creek" on an old map. So, they named their new community "Technology Park/Johns Creek." This was the first time Johns Creek was used as a place name.

This area grew to have over 200 companies. Many were large, well-known businesses. About 11,000 people worked there. As jobs came, so did homes and shopping centers. The population grew to about 60,000 people.

By 2000, people in the Johns Creek area wanted to become their own city. They wanted more control over things like traffic and new buildings. They also wanted better services from the county. After Sandy Springs became a city in 2005, Johns Creek residents pushed for the same.

A bill was passed by the state government in 2006. Residents voted to approve it in July 2006. In November 2006, the city's first leaders were elected. Johns Creek officially became a city on December 1, 2006.

Newtown Elementary School, built in 1929, is a historic building in Johns Creek. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2017, a new effort called iHeartJC began. It aimed to make Johns Creek a leader in healthcare and wellness. This idea was approved a year later. Now, Johns Creek has many companies and jobs in healthcare. For example, Boston Scientific has moved some operations there. In 2022, this group was renamed Johns Creek Vitality.

Johns Creek's Location and Weather

Johns Creek is in the northeastern part of Fulton County. Its elevation ranges from 880 feet near the Chattahoochee River to 1180 feet in the Ocee area. The Chattahoochee River and Gwinnett County are to the south. Forsyth County is to the northeast.

Johns Creek is bordered by Roswell to the west. Alpharetta is to the northwest. Suwanee is to the east. Duluth, Berkeley Lake, and Peachtree Corners are to the south. Downtown Atlanta is about 27 miles southwest.

The city covers about 31.3 square miles (81.0 square kilometers). Most of this is land. About 1.76% is water.

Climate in Johns Creek

Johns Creek has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Climate data for Johns Creek, Georgia
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	75 (24)	80 (27)	88 (31)	91 (33)	95 (35)	101 (38)	48 (9)	50 (10)	28 (−2)	25 (−4)	10 (−12)	−1 (−18)	102 (39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	50 (10)	55 (13)	63 (17)	71 (22)	78 (26)	84 (29)	88 (31)	86 (30)	81 (27)	72 (22)	62 (17)	53 (12)	70 (21)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	29 (−2)	32 (0)	38 (3)	45 (7)	54 (12)	62 (17)	67 (19)	66 (19)	60 (16)	47 (8)	39 (4)	32 (0)	48 (9)
Record low °F (°C)	−10 (−23)	1 (−17)	6 (−14)	24 (−4)	31 (−1)	40 (4)	—	—	—	—	—	—	−10 (−23)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	5.34 (136)	4.78 (121)	5.52 (140)	4.04 (103)	4.63 (118)	3.66 (93)	4.17 (106)	4.32 (110)	3.87 (98)	3.58 (91)	3.73 (95)	4.18 (106)	51.82 (1,316)

People Living in Johns Creek

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
2010	76,728	—
2020	82,453	7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

Johns Creek first appeared in the 2010 U.S. census.

**Johns Creek, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition**
*Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.*
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2010	Pop 2020	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	45,978	39,483	59.92%	47.89%
Black or African American alone (NH)	6,925	8,528	9.03%	10.34%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	69	73	0.09%	0.09%
Asian alone (NH)	17,892	24,603	23.32%	29.84%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	22	38	0.03%	0.05%
Some Other Race alone (NH)	219	524	0.29%	0.64%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)	1,623	3,414	2.12%	4.14%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4,000	5,790	5.21%	7.02%
Total	76,728	82,453	100.00%	100.00%

In 2010, Johns Creek had 76,728 people. By 2020, the population grew to 82,453. There were 28,638 households in the city.

In 2010, the average household income was about $137,271. The income per person was about $45,570.

Johns Creek's Economy and Jobs

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Johns Creek has many businesses. These businesses provide jobs for people in the city.

Top Employers in Johns Creek

Here are some of the biggest employers in Johns Creek:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	Emory Johns Creek Hospital	1250
2	Macy's	771
3	Atlanta Athletic Club	500
4	Publix	394
5	Saia	390
6	Kroger	388
7	Alcon	310
8	Nordson Corporation	250
9	Home Depot	200
10	Intralot	176

Fun Things to Do in Johns Creek

Johns Creek was named after Johns Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River.

Johns Creek has a professional symphony orchestra. It's called the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. They perform several times each year.

The Johns Creek Arts Center offers classes for young artists. You can learn different types of art there.

The city also hosts many festivals throughout the year:

Founders Week: This festival in December celebrates when the city became official. It includes activities and a parade.
Fall Family Festival: This community event happens in September at Newtown Park.
Arts on the Creek: This show features art, music, and stage performances.
The Taste of Johns Creek: This annual food festival in the fall features over 40 local restaurants. The money raised helps school activities.

There are six golf courses in Johns Creek. Five are private clubs, and one is public. The Atlanta Athletic Club is famous. It has hosted big golf tournaments like the 2011 PGA Championship.

The Atlanta Athletic Club also hosted the first Atlanta Tennis Championships in 2010. Many people in Johns Creek are part of the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA). This is one of the largest tennis leagues in the country.

Johns Creek is next to the Chattahoochee River for 13.5 miles. You can put boats in the river here. The river has small rapids and is great for trout fishing.

The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is a fun place to visit. It has a replica of a Creek Indian hut. There's also an 1800s historic village and wildlife. You can bike along the 4-mile Greenway trail. The city plans to connect more trails to the Greenway.

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has two libraries in Johns Creek. They are the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library and Ocee Regional Library.

Johns Creek International Festival

Every April, Johns Creek hosts the annual Johns Creek International Festival. In 2017, over 23,000 people attended. Johns Creek is a very diverse city. People from many countries and cultures live there. This free event has food trucks, vendors, live music, and fun activities for kids.

Schools in Johns Creek

Johns Creek High School

Public schools in Johns Creek are run by Fulton County Schools.

Elementary Schools

Abbotts Hill Elementary School
Barnwell Elementary School
Dolvin Elementary School
Findley Oaks Elementary School
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
Ocee Elementary School
Shakerag Elementary School
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
Wilson Creek Elementary School

Middle Schools

Autrey Mill Middle School
River Trail Middle School
Taylor Road Middle School

High Schools

Chattahoochee High School
Johns Creek High School
Northview High School

Private Schools

Perimeter School (Grades K-8)
Providence Christian Academy - Johns Creek Campus (Grades 9–12)
Woodward Academy - North Campus
Cresco Montessori School
Mount Pisgah Christian School (Grades Preschool-12)
Holy Redeemer Catholic School

Getting Around Johns Creek

Major Roads

State Route 120
State Route 141
State Route 140

Public Transportation

Johns Creek does not have direct MARTA train or bus service. However, the GRTA Xpress Route 408 connects Johns Creek to the Doraville MARTA station.

Walking and Biking Paths

In 2018, plans were approved to improve State Bridge Road and Pleasant Hill Road. There is support for a new pedestrian bridge over the river. This bridge will make it safer for walkers and bikers. It will also help local businesses and improve traffic flow.

Gwinnett County and Johns Creek agreed to remove sidewalks from existing bridges. This will make the roads wider. A new pedestrian bridge will be built for safety. They are also thinking about a pedestrian underpass to make crossing the road even safer.

Another important plan is the Rogers Bridge project. This project will connect Johns Creek to Duluth. It involves rebuilding a bike and pedestrian bridge across the Chattahoochee River. This will allow access to a new park being built in Johns Creek. It will also connect to Rogers Bridge Park and the Western Gwinnett Bikeway.

Safety and Services

The Johns Creek Police Department started on April 27, 2008. The fire department started on October 27, 2008. The police department quickly earned special certifications. These show that they meet high standards for law enforcement.

Johns Creek, Georgia facts for kids

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