29377 ZIP Code — Startex, SC

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29377 is located in Startex, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. It covers approximately 1.42 square miles and serves a population of 525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.

About ZIP code 29377

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $43,793. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 29377 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

525

population

1.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

29377 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 29377

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City	Status
Startex	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	525
Population density	370 / sq mi
State FIPS	45
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	1.42 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.9326
Longitude	-82.0938
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	864

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.9%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

525

Population

370

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$43,793

Median household income

$17,530

Per capita income

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

6.8%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

23.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

147

45–54

103

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	525	100.0%
65 and over	132	25.1%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Black or African American 23.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	390	74.3%
Black or African American	124	23.6%
Two or more races	11	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.9%	47.0%	45.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	33.2%	30.5%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	16.1%	18.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 28.6%

$35k–$50k 28.2%

$50k–$75k 33.0%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	28.6%
$35k–$50k	28.2%
$50k–$75k	33.0%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
Median income	$43,793

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	6.8%
Renter occupied	93.2%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	47.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.9%
3 bedrooms	30.1%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	55.8%
3 or more	3.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	43.2%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	87.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	12.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	35.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	0.0%
Married	59.4%	88.5%
Separated	24.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	0.0%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 26.7%

Some HS, no diploma 28.4%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	44.8%
Bachelor's or higher	2.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.7%

Manufacturing 28.6%

Transportation & utilities 25.1%

Professional & management 5.5%

Education & healthcare 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.0%
Service	33.7%
Sales & office	3.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	53.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.5%
Government	3.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	56.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.4%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	525	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	525	100.0%
Born in same state	525	100.0%
Born in different state	389	74.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	193	36.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29377

What city is ZIP code 29377 in?

ZIP code 29377 is primarily assigned to Startex, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29377 in?

ZIP code 29377 falls within Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Is ZIP code 29377 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 29377 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29377?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 29377 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 29377 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 29377?

The median household income in ZIP code 29377 is $43,793, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 29377 in?

ZIP code 29377 observes the EST timezone.