Redan Georgia Map

About Redan, Georgia

Redan is a locality in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 31,017. The population density is 1452.4 people per km². Redan is located at 33.7454°N, 84.1316°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30058.

Redan unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the Georgia sun, even on overcast days, seems to find ways to illuminate the varied greens of its wooded expanses. It lies 3.8 miles north-east of Stonecrest, GA (from Stonecrest, GA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-east of Tucker. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of pine and damp soil, especially after a passing shower, a fragrance that mingles with the distant hum of traffic and the occasional chorus of cicadas. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, cast shifting patterns of shade across residential streets and the occasional open field, hinting at the area's historical connection to agriculture. The character of Redan is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world asserts itself, softening the edges of suburban development and imbuing everyday life with a subtle, unhurried grace. The story of Redan is one of evolving purpose, a region that once thrived on the bounty of its fertile land, its economy historically tied to farming and the timber industry that followed. As DeKalb County grew and its needs shifted, Redan transitioned, becoming a bedroom community for Atlanta, yet it retains echoes of its past in the names of streets and the enduring presence of mature woodlands. The local economy now reflects this blend of old and new, with a diverse range of small businesses catering to residents alongside the larger commercial arteries that pulse with activity. There are no grand pronouncements or singular, famous landmarks that define Redan, but rather a collection of everyday spaces – parks where children play, strip malls that serve as neighborhood hubs, and quiet residential pockets – that together form the unique, understated identity of this part of Georgia.

About This Redan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Redan, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.745385, -84.131584. 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 Redan and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Redan includes the ZIP code (30058), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of DeKalb County (Decatur), and school district assignment (DeKalb 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 Redan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.