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Darien, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31305

McIntosh County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,989
54/sq mi
$43,138
Median income
$174,700
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Darien pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Darien, McIntosh County, Georgia, home to 5,989 residents across 110.3 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31305 reports a modest median household income of $43,138 (39% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,359. Local economic indicators show a 19.6% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $174,700 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $905 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing McIntosh County, letting you compare 31305 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 31305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darien, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31305.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31305, Darien, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,989

Population

110.3

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31305?

51.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 30.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$43,138

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$32,359

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31305 ranks nationally

Darien, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,138 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,856

Total Housing Units

2,476

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$174,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$905

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 31305, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,770,000.

104

Businesses

786

Employees

$28.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.7%
Construction 8 7.7%
Manufacturing 4 3.9%
Finance and insurance 4 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 31305 vs 31304 →

ZIP 31305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31305 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31305 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31304 Crescent, GA 132 7.9 mi
31331 Townsend, GA 7,856 9.2 mi
31327 Sapelo Island, GA 195 9.0 mi
31525 Brunswick, GA 28,247 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in McIntosh County

31331 standard
Townsend, GA
Pop: 7,856
31323 standard
Riceboro, GA
Pop: 1,762
31327 standard
Sapelo Island, GA
Pop: 195
31304 standard
Crescent, GA
Pop: 132

Related Areas

McIntosh County Darien, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31305 in? ▼
ZIP code 31305 (Darien) is located in McIntosh County, Georgia. McIntosh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcintosh-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31305? ▼
ZIP code 31305 in Darien, GA has a population of 5,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31305 is $43,138, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31305 is $174,700, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31305 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31305? ▼
ZIP code 31305 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31305 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31305? ▼
In ZIP code 31305, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31305? ▼
In ZIP code 31305, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31305 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.