27356 ZIP Code – Star, North Carolina
Located in Star, North Carolina, ZIP code 27356 is a small ZIP code within Montgomery County with a population of approximately 3,020 residents. The median household income of $56,117 is near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $148,200 are well below the national average, with 69.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $705 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national average. About 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 32.9, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 27247, 27209, 27341.
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ZIP 27356 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27356 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,020 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $705 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27247 – Ether
- 27209 – Biscoe
- 27341 – Seagrove
- 27371 – Troy
- 27242 – Eagle Springs
- 27325 – Robbins
- 27229 – Candor
- 27205 – Asheboro
- 27259 – Highfalls
- 27208 – Bennett
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27247 | ETHER | 228 | Not provided |
| 27209 | BISCOE | 4,521 | $49,271 |
| 27341 | SEAGROVE | 4,128 | $53,632 |
| 27371 | TROY | 7,628 | $61,075 |
| 27242 | EAGLE SPRINGS | 1,271 | $29,327 |