| ZIP Code | 27356 |
|---|---|
| City | Star |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 743 |
| Elevation | 572 ft |
| Latitude | 35.436865 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.804272 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37123 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 21.4% ▲ 114% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 612 (36.2%) |
| Some College | 214 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 224 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 258 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 369 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,156 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,400 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $752/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,442 |
| Vacant Units | 400 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 400 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 27356 is located in Star, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. With a population of 3,112, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 27356 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,156 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27356 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $752 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 27356 is majority White (56.59%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.4%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27356 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 27356 in Star, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,112 residents, a median household income of $58,156, and a median home value of $155,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.