City

Starr, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  South Carolina

👥5,431Population
💰$58,047Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$170,100Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7.7%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Black6.1%
Asian0.2%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (3.1%)
HS Graduate947 (30.2%)
Some College720 (23%)
Associates416 (13.3%)
Bachelors616 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree340 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 23%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College23.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,047 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$170,100 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$915/mo
Total Housing Units2,121
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Starr, SC

Starr is a city in South Carolina, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,431 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Starr is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,047 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Starr is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $915 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Starr is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.07%).

Starr, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Starr
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29684 5,431 $58,047 $170,100 $915 7.1% 30.5% 81.4%