City

Startex, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Spartanburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥422Population
💰$47,325Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$9,999Median Home Value▼ 96% below avg
🎓17.1%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White94.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
25%
25–44
39%
45–64
3%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty40.5% ▲ 305% above avg
College Grads17.1% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate56 (28.1%)
Some College78 (39.2%)
Associates31 (15.6%)
Bachelors12 (6%)
Graduate Degree22 (11.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 39.2%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
HS Grad28.1%
Some College39.2%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 39%Renter: 61%Tenure
Owner39.0%
Renter61.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
56%
$100k–$150k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,325 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$9,999 ▼ 96% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units186
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
2000+
87%
About Startex, SC

Startex is a city in South Carolina, located in Spartanburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 422 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Startex is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,325 is below the national average. Approximately 40.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Startex is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $9,999, which is well below the national average. At 39.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Startex is less-educated. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Startex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29377 422 $47,325 $9,999 0.0% 17.1% 39.0%