City

Star, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,112Population
💰$58,156Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.3% Female 57.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 27.1%Black: 14.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic27.1%
Black14.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate612 (36.2%)
Some College214 (12.7%)
Associates224 (13.3%)
Bachelors258 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree369 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College12.7%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,156 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units1,442
Vacant Units400

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Star, NC

Star is a city in North Carolina, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,112 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Star is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,156 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Star is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Star is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.59%).

Star, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Star
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27356 3,112 $58,156 $155,400 $752 1.9% 37.1% 64.7%