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Darien, GA

City in McIntosh County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31305.

Population

1,452

Land area

21.2sq mi

People per sq mi

69

ZIP codes

1

Darien and its ZIP codes

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Darien at a glance

  • Darien is 64% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,000 a year, 26% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 (43% below Georgia) and median rent is $925 a month.

Local data for Darien, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Darien, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,000

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$172,200

Median rent

$925/mo

Homeownership

79.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.9%

Median age

52.1

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (257), Irish Americans (168), Scottish Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McIntosh County. PPP loans are for Darien.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,962

1,846 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,779

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$107M

FY 2026, $9,779 per person

McIntosh County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Darien, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.4%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit1.7%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Darien, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

196

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

569

7.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 43°F

50.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Darien, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

20.9%

U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.5%

U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Darien

1 in or overlapping Darien. Population shown

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Cities near Darien

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SterlingCensus-designated place9.3 mi4.3
Country Club EstatesCensus-designated place9.6 mi4.6
Dock JunctionCensus-designated place11 mi9.4
St. SimonsCensus-designated place12 mi16.5
EuloniaCensus-designated place12 mi3.2
CrescentCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
EverettCensus-designated place13 mi0.8
BrunswickCity14 mi17
Jekyll IslandCensus-designated place19 mi9
WaynesvilleCensus-designated place23 mi0.9
WaverlyCensus-designated place24 mi5.6
GardiCensus-designated place26 mi1
RiceboroCity26 mi11.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Darien, GA in?
Darien is in McIntosh County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Darien, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Darien include 31305.
What is the population of Darien, GA?
About 1,452 people live in Darien, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Darien?
Nearby places include Sterling (9.3 mi), Country Club Estates (9.6 mi), Dock Junction (11 mi), St. Simons (12 mi), Eulonia (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023