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Star, ID
City in Ada County, Idaho. ZIP codes: 83669.
Population
14,745
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,281
ZIP codes
1
Star and its ZIP codes
Star at a glance
- Star is about 55 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- Households here earn a median of $97,936 a year, 26% more than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $564,300 (35% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,924 a month.
Local data for Star, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Star, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,936
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$564,300
Median rent
$1,924/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,060), Irish Americans (1,899), Mexican Americans (1,100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ada County. PPP loans are for Star.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,786
295,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.74B
FY 2026, $9,579 per person
PPP loans
$9.43M
320 loans, 1,347 jobs reported
How people get to work
Star, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Star, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
247
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,541
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Star, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Star
1 in or overlapping Star. Population shown
Cities near Star
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EagleCity | 3.6 mi | 45.2 |
| MiddletonCity | 6 mi | 6.6 |
| MeridianCity | 8.6 mi | 37.1 |
| NampaCity | 9 mi | 35.9 |
| CaldwellCity | 9.1 mi | 25.1 |
| EmmettCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Garden CityCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Hidden SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| AvimorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LethaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| NotusCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Boise CityCity | 15 mi | 85.2 |
| GreenleafCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MarsingCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| WilderCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Star, ID in?
- Star is in Ada County, Idaho.
- What ZIP codes are in Star, ID?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Star include 83669.
- What is the population of Star, ID?
- About 14,745 people live in Star, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Star?
- Nearby places include Eagle (3.6 mi), Middleton (6 mi), Meridian (8.6 mi), Nampa (9 mi), Caldwell (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023