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Tucker, GA
City in DeKalb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30083, 30084, 30087.
Population
37,123
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,836
ZIP codes
3
Tucker and its ZIP codes
Tucker at a glance
- Tucker is about 9.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 30th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $80,317 a year, 4% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $384,500 (27% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,647 a month.
Local data for Tucker, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tucker, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,317
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$384,500
Median rent
$1,647/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
44.7%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,517), Irish Americans (2,502), Ethiopian Americans (1,576).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Tucker.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,868
312,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $8,621 per person
PPP loans
$159M
2,581 loans, 17,768 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tucker, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tucker, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,331
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tucker, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Tucker
3 in or overlapping Tucker. Population shown
Cities near Tucker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarkstonCity | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Stone MountainCity | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine LakeCity | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.8 |
| LilburnCity | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| DoravilleCity | 4.8 mi | 5 |
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.3 |
| ChambleeCity | 5.9 mi | 7.7 |
| North DecaturCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.9 |
| NorcrossCity | 6.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| North Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.9 |
| BrookhavenCity | 7.4 mi | 12.2 |
| Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.9 |
| DecaturCity | 7.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Peachtree CornersCity | 7.9 mi | 16.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tucker, GA in?
- Tucker is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Tucker, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tucker include 30083, 30084, 30087.
- What is the population of Tucker, GA?
- About 37,123 people live in Tucker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tucker?
- Nearby places include Clarkston (3.6 mi), Stone Mountain (3.6 mi), Pine Lake (4.2 mi), Mountain Park (4.2 mi), Lilburn (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023