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 Moderate-density area
- $43,138
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,359. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,700 (27% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $905; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in McIntosh County, so 31305 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 31305?
51.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,359
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31305 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Darien, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,138 9th percentile higher than 9% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,856housing units
2,856
Total Housing Units
2,476
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,700
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 31305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31525
Brunswick (31525)
28,247 residents
- 31331 7,856
Townsend (31331)
7,856 residents
- 31305 5,989
Darien (31305)
5,989 residents
- 31327 195
Sapelo Island (31327)
195 residents
- 31304 132
Crescent (31304)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31305 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31525
Brunswick (31525)
$69,493 median income
- 31331
Townsend (31331)
$61,336 median income
- 31305
Darien (31305)
$43,138 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31305, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,989 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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