City

Darien, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  McIntosh County  ·  Georgia

👥5,119Population
💰$36,339Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$144,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.8%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 31.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White60.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black31.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,126 (34.2%)
Some College753 (22.8%)
Associates467 (14.2%)
Bachelors218 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree614 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College22.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,339 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$144,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units2,715
Vacant Units409

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
59%
About Darien, GA

Darien is a city in Georgia, located in McIntosh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,119 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Darien is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,339 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Darien is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Darien is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.79%).

Darien, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Darien
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31305 5,119 $36,339 $144,200 $789 4.5% 25.2% 72.3%