Red Oak Georgia Map

About Red Oak, Georgia

Red Oak is a locality in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 12,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Red Oak is located at 33.6248°N, 84.4985°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30272.

Red Oak unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the subtle artistry of Georgia's Piedmont, where rolling hills, softened by centuries of sun and rain, give way to the broader, patient curves of creek beds. It lies 3.4 miles east-north-east of South Fulton, GA (from South Fulton, GA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-west of East Point. The air here, especially as the afternoon light begins its slow descent, carries the earthy scent of pine needles and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs with determined abandon over weathered fence posts. Dense stands of hardwood, their leaves a shifting mosaic of emerald and ochre, punctuate the open fields, creating pockets of dappled shade where the quiet murmur of unseen insects forms the dominant soundscape. The terrain, a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, hints at the underlying granite, a steadfast heart beneath the softer layers of soil. The history of Red Oak is a quiet narrative, interwoven with the agricultural legacy of Fulton County. For generations, the land here was tended by hands that understood the rhythms of planting and harvest, the soil yielding its bounty in exchange for diligent care. While the larger economic currents have shifted, the echoes of those farming days can still be felt in the enduring independence of the local spirit. The Red Oak Creek, a modest but vital artery, has always been a silent witness, its waters reflecting the passage of time and the changing faces that have called this place home. Today, the character of Red Oak is one of understated resilience, a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of simple, enduring beauty.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Red Oak, 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 Red Oak and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Red Oak includes the ZIP code (30217), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Fulton County (Atlanta), and school district assignment. 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 Red Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.