31305 ZIP Code — Darien, GA

Mcintosh County, Georgia

ZIP code 31305 is located in Darien, Georgia, within Mcintosh County. It covers approximately 61.84 square miles and serves a population of 5,085 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31305

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,799. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 31305 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,085

population

61.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Darien	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31525 Brunswick (6.5 mi) 31522 Saint Simons Island (12.2 mi) 31331 Townsend (12.3 mi) 31523 Brunswick (14.8 mi) 31524 Brunswick (16.3 mi) 31520 Brunswick (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,085
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	61.84 sq mi
Water area	7.77 sq mi
Latitude	31.3812
Longitude	-81.4435
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	47.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	35.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	15.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,085

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$42,799

Median household income

$26,467

Per capita income

$141,000

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,137

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

128

127

10–14

138

123

15–19

134

20–24

245

25–34

267

281

35–44

307

253

45–54

276

291

55–59

318

108

60–64

118

553

65–74

604

108

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	751	14.8%
18 and over	4,334	85.2%
65 and over	1,564	30.8%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.8%

Black or African American 33.8%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,957	55.8%
Black or African American	1,793	33.8%
Two or more races	334	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	212	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	47.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	35.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	15.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 26.7%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	26.7%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$42,799

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,000
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	28.6%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	89.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,013	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	54	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	373	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	815	36.1%
Households with children under 18	487	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,103	48.9%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	16.6%
Married	49.4%	44.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.3%
Widowed	5.3%	13.7%
Divorced	8.9%	24.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 20.5%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.6%
Kindergarten	44	5.6%
Elementary school	466	59.1%
High school	123	15.6%
College / grad school	127	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Professional & management 19.1%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Other services 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Retail trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 3.2%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	33.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	330	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	29.5%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,980	97.9%
Spanish	11	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,033	99.0%
Born in same state	4,991	98.2%
Born in different state	3,511	69.0%
Foreign born	42	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.0%
Not a US citizen	37	71.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	828	16.3%
Italian	522	10.3%
Arab	169	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	0.6%
Dutch	31	0.6%
German	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	90.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31305

What city is ZIP code 31305 in?

ZIP code 31305 is primarily assigned to Darien, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31305 in?

ZIP code 31305 falls within Mcintosh County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31305 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 31305 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 31305 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 31305 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31305?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31305?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31305 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31305 in?

ZIP code 31305 observes the EST timezone.