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Montgomery County
Star, NC
27356
27356 ZIP Code — Star, NC
Montgomery County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27356 is located in
Star ,
North Carolina ,
within Montgomery County .
It covers approximately 56.62 square miles and serves a population of
3,020 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 910 .
About ZIP code 27356
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $56,117. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 27356 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Star
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,020
Population density
53 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
123
Geography
Land area
56.62 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
35.4354
Longitude
-79.7966
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
910
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
54.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
35.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
8.5%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.9%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$56,117
Median household income
$148,200
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 957 31.7% 18 and over 2,063 68.3% 65 and over 539 17.8% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,936 54.5% Hispanic or Latino 531 15% Other race 525 14.8% Black or African American 403 11.3% Two or more races 148 4.2% Asian 6 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
54.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
35.2%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
8.5%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.9%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.2% $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 8.9% $25k–$35k 12.6% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 25.2% $75k–$100k 16.6% $100k–$150k 13.1% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $56,117
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $148,200 Median rent / month $705 Owner occupied 63.7% Renter occupied 36.3% Vacant 27.1% Single-family detached 63.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 15.6% 2000–2009 11.4% 1990–1999 15.9% 1980–1989 9.5% 1970–1979 14.3% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 3.9% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 14.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.6% 2 bedrooms 27.2% 3 bedrooms 61.9% 4 bedrooms 2.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 23.5% 2 vehicles 29.9% 3 or more 45.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 73.9% Propane / LP gas 17.4% Fuel oil 2.4% Wood 3.0% No fuel used 2.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 558 57.2% Cohabiting couple 12 1.2% Male householder, no spouse 130 13.3% Female householder, no spouse 275 28.2% Households with children under 18 319 32.7% Households with seniors (65+) 325 33.3% Average household size 2.99
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.2% 28.2% Married 67.3% 51.0% Separated 2.9% 0.9% Widowed 3.4% 13.7% Divorced 7.2% 6.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
Some college, no degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.7% Bachelor's or higher 22.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 211 24.6% Elementary school 281 32.8% High school 262 30.5% College / grad school 104 12.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Professional & management
4.7%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Public administration
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.9% Service 20.8% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 22.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.0% Government 14.5% Self-employed 12.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.3% Carpool 10.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 1.3% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
51.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.2% Retirement income 28.7% Supplemental Security 10.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 24.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.8% No health insurance 21.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 57.7% Cholesterol screening 87.9% Teeth loss 19.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 113 5.5%
Disability % Any disability 22.4% Under 18 27.4% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 41.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.5% Public insurance 57.3% No insurance 10.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,820 93.4% Spanish 311 11.0% Other Indo-European 311 11.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,753 91.2% Born in same state 2,681 88.8% Born in different state 2,274 75.3% Foreign born 72 2.4% Naturalized citizen 267 8.8% Not a US citizen 174 65.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 394 13% Arab 289 9.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 230 7.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.3% Internet access 79.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27356
What city is ZIP code 27356 in?
ZIP code 27356 is primarily assigned to Star, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27356 in?
ZIP code 27356 falls within Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27356 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 27356 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27356?
The median home value in ZIP code 27356 is $148,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 27356?
ZIP code 27356 has an estimated population of 3,020 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27356?
The median household income in ZIP code 27356 is $56,117, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27356 in?
ZIP code 27356 observes the EST timezone.
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