Tucker, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Tucker is a small incorporated city in DeKalb County, Georgia. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 36,395, sits at 33.844°N, 84.202°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Georgia, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Tucker, GA?

What is the population of Tucker, GA?

Tucker has an estimated population of 36,395. That makes it the 35th largest of the 617 places we list in Georgia, and the 4th largest of 21 places in DeKalb County. The typical place in Georgia has about 1,643 residents, so Tucker is roughly 22.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Georgia with a similar population include St. Marys (37,556), Evans (37,114), Peachtree City (36,223), LaGrange (35,721), East Point (34,875). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Tucker differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Tucker?

Tucker has about 1,808 people per square mile (698 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 88% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Tucker use?

The postal data lists 4 ZIP codes for Tucker: 30087, 30084, 30083, 30085. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Tucker in?

Tucker is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Roanoke, AL, about 83 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Tucker located in Georgia?

Tucker lies in the northwestern part of Georgia, at 33.844° north latitude and 84.202° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 14 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Roanoke, AL, roughly 83 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Tucker is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Sandy Springs, GA, 12 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Tucker, GA?

The closest listed place to Tucker is Clarkston, GA, 3.1 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Tucker in?

Tucker is in DeKalb County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13089. The county contains 21 places in our data, 18 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Brookhaven (55,554), Stonecrest (54,903), Dunwoody (49,356), Redan (31,873), Chamblee (30,307). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Tucker from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Tucker is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 14 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,951 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Tucker?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Tucker: Tucker, MS (731). When you search for Tucker, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Tucker in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Tucker?

If you are weighing Tucker, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.