| City: | North Star, Ohio |
| Names to Avoid: | N Star |
| County: | Darke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:20 PM |
| Population: | 78 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 326 / 419 / 567 / 937 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3258, -84.5686 |
| Land Area: | 0.194 sq mi |
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North Star is a tiny village in western Darke County, Ohio, with just 78 residents and 25 homes. The post office maintains 70 PO Boxes, 2.8 times the number of local households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning PO Boxes provide the only mail delivery option across the surrounding rural area.
The high PO Box count comes from regional service. North Star's post office serves people from the surrounding countryside who don't have carrier delivery. The village itself sits on just half a square mile along State Route 127, but its postal reach extends well beyond that compact footprint.
Mail arrives through a mix of rural and city carrier routes. While classified as a PO Box ZIP, the area has limited street delivery alongside the dominant PO Box system. General Delivery is also available for those without boxes.
Despite its small size, North Star shows unusually high prosperity. Median household income is $121,250. All 25 homes are owner-occupied with no renters or vacant properties. The village has a working-age population (median age 31) and a large share of workers in transportation and warehousing, likely employed at regional distribution centers.
Most of the housing stock is historic. 22 of the 25 homes were built before 1939, giving the village its classic small-town Ohio character. Streets include S Main St, Park St, and roads radiating outward (E Star Rd, W Star Rd, N Star Rd).
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, use a PO Box address:
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North Star, OH 45350The non-standard abbreviation "N Star" is recognized by USPS systems but isn't valid for mailing addresses.
Street names follow classic small-town pattern with Main Street as the center and Star Roads radiating outward (E Star Rd, W Star Rd, N Star Rd).
ZIP Code 45350 has 78 residents and 25 households (average 3.12 persons per household). The median age is 31.0 years, significantly younger than the state (39.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.6% male and 56.4% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 69Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 402.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $102,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $170,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.12Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 110 | 114 | 131 | 131 | 124 | 122 | 108 | 106 | 85 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 69 | 69 |
| Decennial Census | 106 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 78 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31
Male Median Age: 32
Female Median Age: 31
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 77 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 34 | 43.59% | 32.0 years |
| Females: | 44 | 56.41% | 31.0 years |
| Total: | 78 | 100% | 31.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 69 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 69 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 69 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $102,500, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $37,083 (56.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,250. Family households earn a median of $128,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $128,750). By gender, male median income is $58,750 and female is $60,893, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,143 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.9%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,417 | $82,917 | $74,375 | $67,188 | $67,188 | $73,750 | $69,500 | $82,500 | $90,250 | $108,750 | $113,750 | $123,594 | $121,250 | $102,500 |
| Median Family Income | $84,583 | $84,583 | $86,250 | $78,750 | $75,417 | $77,500 | $71,875 | $88,000 | $90,500 | $108,750 | $113,906 | $123,906 | $121,875 | $128,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,063 | $35,000 | $28,750 | $30,000 | $28,125 | $28,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,016 | $52,917 | $53,333 | $53,077 | $0 | $41,563 | $41,750 | $42,361 | $45,000 | $51,250 | $54,464 | $57,813 | $58,750 | $58,750 |
| Median Female Income | $51,875 | $46,250 | $44,167 | $38,250 | $0 | $34,375 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,429 | $57,857 | $60,893 |
| Employed: | 39 | 75.00% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 1.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 23.08% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 33.33% |
| Service: | 4 | 10.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 25.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 12.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 17.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 39 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $170,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $11,400 (7.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,400 | $151,000 | $134,400 | $106,300 | $91,000 | $92,500 | $85,000 | $128,100 | $95,000 | $98,600 | $112,500 | $137,500 | $0 | $170,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 33.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 66.67% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 73.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4 | 15.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 11.54% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, 39.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 89.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 14.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 18.75%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 4.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 27.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2 | 4.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 23.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 30.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 9.30% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 41 | 95.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 39.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 62 | 86.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 10 | 13.89% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 18.75% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 6.25% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 6.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 18.75% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 25.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 62.50% |
ZIP Code 45350 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 96 people with an annual payroll of $8,720,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 83Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,922,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,720,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 96Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45350 is located in Darke County, Ohio, within the Greenville, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24820) and Ohio's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 52,959 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 45350. It covers 0.194 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Greenville, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 52,959Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.194 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2450.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3957064Source: Census |
| Place Name: | North Star village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45350 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.