Tucker Georgia Map

About Tucker, Georgia

Tucker is a locality in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 37,123. The population density is 707.0 people per km². Tucker is located at 33.8545°N, 84.2171°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30087.

Tucker unfolds under a sky often painted with the soft, bruised hues of approaching thunderstorms, a landscape of gentle slopes and wooded hollows that cradle its neighborhoods. It lies 5.4 miles east-south-east of Chamblee, GA (from Chamblee, GA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Brookhaven. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp pine needles and the faintest whisper of honeysuckle from overgrown yards. Mature oak trees, their branches reaching wide like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over well-tended lawns and the occasional splash of vibrant azaleas in spring. This is a place where driveways often curve around these ancient trees, a quiet nod to the enduring presence of nature within the built environment, and where the late afternoon sun, when it breaks through, casts long, languid shadows across quiet streets. The roots of Tucker run deep into Georgia's agricultural past, a legacy still hinted at in the occasional weathered barn or the broad, open fields that once were cotton plantations. Its modern identity, however, is a vibrant mosaic of suburban growth and a burgeoning local economy that thrives on independent businesses and a strong sense of community. Main Street, a lively artery, buzzes with the murmur of conversation spilling from family-owned diners and the clatter of plates from breweries that have become gathering places for residents. This locale has drawn a diverse population, attracted by its accessibility to Atlanta, yet it retains a distinct character, a place where neighbors still recognize each other on the sidewalks and where the rhythm of life feels measured, less hurried than the metropolis it borders.

About This Tucker Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tucker, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.854548, -84.217142. 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 Tucker and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Tucker includes the ZIP code (30084), 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 Tucker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.