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Startex, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29377.

Population

668

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

616

ZIP codes

1

Startex and its ZIP codes

Full map

Startex at a glance

  • Startex is about 3.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Median rent is $901 a month.

Local data for Startex, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Startex, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

34.3%

Median rent

$901/mo

Homeownership

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

4.9%

Median age

32.7

Average commute

16.4 min

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Startex.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,161

157,484 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.2B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

Spartanburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Startex, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.1%
  • Carpooled10.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Startex, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

862

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

224

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

49.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Startex, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.1%

U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.6%

U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts

ZIP codes in Startex

1 in or overlapping Startex. Population shown

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Cities near Startex

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DuncanTown3.2 mi6.6
LymanTown3.4 mi6.7
WellfordCity3.7 mi4.6
FairforestCensus-designated place4.2 mi2.1
ReidvilleTown4.7 mi1.8
ArcadiaCensus-designated place5.7 mi2
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place6.3 mi3.6
SaxonCensus-designated place7 mi2.4
RoebuckCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.3
Inman MillsCensus-designated place7.6 mi1.1
InmanCity7.8 mi1.8
GreerCity7.9 mi23.5
HilltopCensus-designated place8 mi1.8
Valley FallsCensus-designated place8.5 mi5.2
ArkwrightCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.6
SpartanburgCity8.8 mi20.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Startex, SC in?
Startex is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Startex, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Startex include 29377.
What is the population of Startex, SC?
About 668 people live in Startex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Startex?
Nearby places include Duncan (3.2 mi), Lyman (3.4 mi), Wellford (3.7 mi), Fairforest (4.2 mi), Reidville (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023