Star, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27356
Montgomery County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,205
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,347
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Star pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27356 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27356 covers 145.7 square miles in Star, Montgomery County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,205 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27356 reports a modest median household income of $55,347 (20% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,925. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,400 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $758; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Montgomery County, so 27356 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Star, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27356.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27356, Star, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,205
Population
145.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27356?
38.7
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
12.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,347
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$20,925
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27356 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Star, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,347 28th percentile higher than 28% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,411housing units
1,411
Total Housing Units
1,077
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$758
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 27356, employing approximately 550 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,989,000.
42
Businesses
550
Employees
$32.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 28.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 23.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27356 vs 27209 →
ZIP 27356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27341
Seagrove (27341)
5,360 residents
- 27209
Biscoe (27209)
3,933 residents
- 27356
Star (27356)
3,205 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27341
Seagrove (27341)
$58,159 median income
- 27356
Star (27356)
$55,347 median income
- 27209
Biscoe (27209)
$45,861 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27356 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27356, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,205 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27356 in?
ZIP code 27356 (Star) is located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27356?
ZIP code 27356 in Star, NC has a population of 3,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27356?
The median household income in ZIP 27356 is $55,347, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27356?
The median home value in ZIP 27356 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27356 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27356?
ZIP code 27356 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27356 are: Construction (12), Manufacturing (10), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27356?
In ZIP code 27356, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27356 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27356?
In ZIP code 27356, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27356 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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