| ZIP Code | 27356 |
| ZIP Code Name | Star |
| Primary County | Montgomery County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,857 |
| Area Code(s) | 910 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27356 is a United States ZIP Code located in Star North Carolina. Portions of 27356 are also in Biscoe and Star Township and Little River Township (Montgomery County) and Ophir Township and Biscoe Township. 27356 is primarily within Montgomery County with some portions in Moore County. 27356 is within Metro Charlotte.
27356 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 27356 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27356 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27356 is White. The current unemployment level in 27356 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,857 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.22% |
| Population Density | 45 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,193 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $53,450 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $42,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.68% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,045 | 66.63% |
| Black | 500 | 16.29% |
| Hispanic | 514 | 16.75% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 49.83% |
| Black | 26 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 39.79% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 78 | 5.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 141 | 10.23% |
| High School Diploma | 554 | 40.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 30 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 93 | 6.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 241 | 17.49% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 14.3% |
| Masters Degree | 42 | 3.05% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.43923187,-79.80702972 |
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| Regions | Metro CharlotteFayetteville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 63 Square Miles |
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