City

Star City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Indiana

👥1,247Population
💰$52,073Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 4.7%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
HS Graduate519 (59.8%)
Some College104 (12%)
Associates100 (11.5%)
Bachelors77 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree68 (7.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
HS Grad59.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,073 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units657
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Star City, IN

Star City is a city in Indiana, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,247 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Star City is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,073 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Star City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Star City is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

Star City, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Star City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46985 1,247 $52,073 $111,600 $867 6.9% 16.7% 76.4%