Darien, GA ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
31305	Standard	4,401	100.00%

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Population & Demographics

Darien, GA has 5,119 residents, with an average household size of 2.1. The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.8%) and 35-39 (6.8%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 6.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.9% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	4,401
Total Households:	1,887
Total Housing Units:	2,277
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.24

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	1,460
Total Households:	679
Total Housing Units:	862
Average Household Size:	2.15
Average Family Size:	3.53

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,028	7,297	7,195	7,806	7,509	6,916	6,942	5,983	5,409	6,039	5,183	5,085	5,119
Decennial Census	5,989	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	4,401	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 50.1

Male Median Age: 48.9

Female Median Age: 50.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	80	111	119	139	101	132	87	89	91	124	154	202	185	169	125	107	50	26
Female	90	100	82	131	107	137	128	103	104	141	176	196	212	203	153	103	78	66
Total	170	211	201	270	208	269	215	192	195	265	330	398	397	372	278	210	128	92

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	2,938	68.84%
Black:	1,169	27.39%
Hispanic:*	88	2.06%
Asian:	21	0.49%
American Indian:	20	0.47%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	32	0.75%
Total:	4,268	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,091	47.51%	48.9 years
Females:	2,310	52.49%	50.7 years
Total:	4,401	100%	50.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	667	45.68%	50.6 years
Females:	793	54.32%	52.0 years
Total:	1,460	100%	51.3 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,026	98.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	43	0.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	41	0.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	9	0.98%
Total Population:	5,119	100%
Total Native Population:	5,069	99.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:	50	0.98%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Darien, GA have an average household income of $36,339 (much lower than the State by 51.3%, and much lower than the Nation by 53.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($51,328 vs $25,220). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$37,750	$39,283	$35,244	$41,017	$40,272	$41,099	$38,443	$42,283	$43,774	$45,958	$48,558	$42,799	$36,339
Median Family Income	$54,673	$56,875	$49,301	$51,694	$46,731	$47,264	$44,738	$48,175	$48,655	$57,872	$59,214	$54,246	$51,328
Median NonFamily Income	$18,108	$22,389	$21,280	$20,568	$21,045	$23,750	$23,523	$23,482	$27,706	$22,883	$23,095	$25,046	$25,220
Median Male Income	$31,899	$33,527	$33,263	$34,129	$35,682	$34,991	$35,321	$36,376	$38,178	$49,583	$49,688	$60,250	$63,681
Median Female Income	$28,790	$33,848	$31,343	$30,757	$27,724	$30,543	$28,995	$31,806	$35,701	$35,023	$32,750	$30,919	$27,146

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,841	42.27%
Unemployed:	87	2.00%
Not In Labor Force:	2,427	55.73%
Total:	4,355	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	456	24.77%
Service:	572	31.07%
Sales and Office:	374	20.32%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	150	8.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	289	15.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,841	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Darien, GA, the median home value is $144,200 - much lower than the State by 47.2%, and up $5,600 (4.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $789 per month - much lower than the State by 39.6%, and up $111 (16.4%) since 2020. Most renters in Darien pay under $1,000 (61.4%). About 61.4% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.7% (46.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 27.3% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$99,700	$103,800	$88,900	$112,600	$112,400	$102,300	$107,700	$119,700	$121,200	$138,600	$137,400	$141,000	$144,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	25	3.91%
$500 to $999:	342	53.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:	136	21.28%
$1,500 to $1,999:	6	0.94%
$2,000 to $2,499:	23	3.60%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	107	16.74%
Total:	639	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$422	$564	$569	$579	$598	$688	$675	$775	$772	$678	$681	$748	$789

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	776	33.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	891	38.64%
Renter Occupied:	639	27.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,306	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,306	84.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	409	15.06%
Total Housing Units:	2,715	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

33.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, about the same as the state rate (34.2%) and slightly below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 93.3%, which is above the state rate (89.0%). The share of people in poverty is 13.2%, which is above the state rate (9.9%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 6.0 percentage points since 2011 and down 7.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	119	2.97%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	805	20.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,234	30.77%
Some college, no degree:	955	23.81%
Associate's degree:	218	5.44%
Bachelor's degree:	426	10.62%
Graduate or professional degree:	254	6.33%
Total:	4,011	100%
High school graduate or higher:	3,087	76.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	680	16.95%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,716	44.80%
Public Insurance:	2,762	45.56%
No Insurance:	584	9.63%
Total:	6,062	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,478	90.37%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	7.2%	12.5%	18.2%	17.0%	26.1%	25.7%	27.1%	27.6%	21.0%	8.5%	11.3%	11.5%	13.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	31	3.75%
Kindergarten:	36	4.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	493	59.61%
High school (grades 9-12):	121	14.63%
College or graduate school:	146	17.65%
Total:	827	100%
Early Childhood:	67	8.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	650	78.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	31305 (Standard)
County:	Mcintosh County, GA
Area Code:	912
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	1,460 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Brunswick-St. Simons, GA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	31.3886, -81.3948
Land Area:	61.84 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ga-darien.asp

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	205	33.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	235	38.84%
Renter Occupied:	165	27.27%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	605	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	605	72.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	225	27.11%
Total Housing Units:	830	100%

Private Insurance:	835	56.61%
Public Insurance:	522	35.39%
No Insurance:	118	8.00%
Total:	1,475	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,357	92.00%

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,070Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	114Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,160Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,787Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	45Source: USPS

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Darien, GA

31305 is the only ZIP Code for Darien, GA

Darien, GA has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Darien, GA

Sources & References

White:	817	57.62%
Black:	543	38.29%
Hispanic:*	21	1.48%
Asian:	15	1.06%
American Indian:	14	0.99%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	8	0.56%
Total:	1,418	100%

Native, born in the United States:	1,193	94.68%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	43	3.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	19	1.51%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5	1.90%
Total Population:	1,260	100%
Total Native Population:	1,236	98.10%
Total Foreign-born Population:	24	1.90%

Employed:	646	58.67%
Unemployed:	31	2.82%
Not In Labor Force:	424	38.51%
Total:	1,101	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	239	37.00%
Service:	142	21.98%
Sales and Office:	140	21.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	69	10.68%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	56	8.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	646	100%

Less than $500:	25	15.15%
$500 to $999:	69	41.82%
$1,000 to $1,499:	53	32.12%
$1,500 to $1,999:	6	3.64%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	12	7.27%
Total:	165	100%

Less than 9th grade:	10	1.03%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	55	5.65%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	241	24.77%
Some college, no degree:	286	29.39%
Associate's degree:	55	5.65%
Bachelor's degree:	176	18.09%
Graduate or professional degree:	150	15.42%
Total:	973	100%
High school graduate or higher:	908	93.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	326	33.50%

Nursery School, Preschool:	6	3.19%
Kindergarten:	6	3.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	93	49.47%
High school (grades 9-12):	21	11.17%
College or graduate school:	62	32.98%
Total:	188	100%
Early Childhood:	12	6.38%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	120	63.83%

# of Businesses:	104Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$6,990,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$28,770,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	786Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Brunswick-St. Simons, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:	15260Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	114,345Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	61.844 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.772 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,04,06,11,24Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	21716Source: Census
Place Name:	Darien city; GeorgiaSource: Census