Star
City in Ada County, Idaho
Star is a city in Ada County, Idaho, with 11,117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,461 ft (750 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eagle, 4.5 miles E.
- 11,117residents (2020 Census)
- 2,461 ftelevation · 750 m
- 12.5 sq miland area · 32.4 km²
- 889 / sq mipopulation density
- 83669ZIP code
About Star
Star is a city in northwestern Ada County, Idaho, with parts stretching into neighboring Canyon County. The population was 11,117 at the 2020 census, up from 5,793 in 2010. It was named in the 19th century by travelers on their way to Middleton and Boise who used the star on the school house to find east and west. The name stuck and it became Star, Idaho. Today, it is a rapidly growing suburb of Boise and its schools are shared with Middleton School District and West Ada School District.
Star is part of the Boise metropolitan area.
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Living in Star
- Median household income
- $97,936
- Median home value
- $564,300
- Median rent
- $1,924/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Star had 11,117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 889 per sq mi (343 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Star at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Ada County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,117 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.51 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7041° N, 116.5022° W |
| ZIP code | 83669 |
| Official website | staridaho.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1676870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Star
- Eagle4.5 mi E
- Middleton5.6 mi W
- Meridian8.2 mi SE
- Nampa8.8 mi S
- Caldwell8.9 mi SW
- Garden City10.7 mi E
- Emmett11.4 mi N
- Hidden Springs12.2 mi E
- Avimor12.9 mi E
- Kuna13.3 mi S
- Notus14.2 mi W
- Letha14.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Star
What county is Star in?
Star is in Ada County, Idaho.
What is the population of Star, ID?
11,117 people lived in Star at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Star, ID?
The ZIP code of Star is 83669.
What is the elevation of Star?
2,461 feet (750 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Star?
Eagle (4.5 mi), Middleton (5.6 mi), Meridian (8.2 mi), Nampa (8.8 mi), Caldwell (8.9 mi).
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