Zip code 29377: Startex, South Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 29377?

29377 is assigned to Startex, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 29377 in?

29377 is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 29377?

About 480 people live in 29377, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 29377?

The closest zip codes to 29377 are 29334, 29385, 29301, 29375, 29336.

Residential delivery areaSpartanburg CountyEastern Time

Population

480

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

<$10K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$651/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.4 sq mi

337 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 29377

29377 is a small-town zip code in Startex, South Carolina (Spartanburg County), covering 1.4 sq mi of land. About 480 people live here, or 337 per square mile. The median resident is 34.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

55% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is under $10,000. 31% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $651 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 29377 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 480 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate55%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SC 14.1%3rd of 401 in SC
Healthcare workers37.7%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · SC 9.5%6th of 409 in SC
Rent-burdened renters68.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SC 52.1%53rd of 390 in SC
Residents 65 and older26.5%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · SC 18.9%72nd of 411 in SC
Uninsured rate16.7%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SC 9.6%44th of 407 in SC
Housing vacancy17%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · SC 13.3%146th of 402 in SC
Broadband access95.1%
77th
U.S. 91% · SC 88.8%38th of 401 in SC
Residents under 1825%
74th
U.S. 22% · SC 21.4%76th of 411 in SC
Population density337/sq mi
27th
U.S. 95/sq mi · SC 176/sq mi136th of 411 in SC
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
25th
U.S. 0.483 · SC 0.475297th of 397 in SC
Median age34.6
19th
U.S. 38.9 · SC 40.2361st of 411 in SC
Veterans2.8%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · SC 8.3%376th of 411 in SC
Homeownership rate31.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SC 71.9%391st of 401 in SC
Diversity index10.6
4th
U.S. 61.4 · SC 54.9394th of 411 in SC
Median gross rent$651
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · SC $1,180320th of 344 in SC
Population480
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SC 5,296,225379th of 411 in SC
Per capita income$17,684
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SC $39,236392nd of 411 in SC
Median home valueunder $10,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · SC $259,000382nd of 382 in SC
Bachelor's degree or higher7.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SC 32.1%385th of 409 in SC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · SC 11.5%406th of 409 in SC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SC 4.9%408th of 409 in SC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · SC 5.8%407th of 411 in SC
Median earnings per worker$21,122
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SC $44,623392nd of 408 in SC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SC 2.6%397th of 409 in SC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · SC 9.9%407th of 409 in SC
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · SC 15.2%408th of 409 in SC

Measure	29377	Spartanburg	SC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SC
Poverty rateWeakness	55%	14.5%	14.1%	12.5%	99th	3rd of 401
Healthcare workers	37.7%	9%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	6th of 409
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	68.8%	49.7%	52.1%	51.1%	97th	53rd of 390
Residents 65 and older	26.5%	16.3%	18.9%	17.2%	94th	72nd of 411
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.7%	10.7%	9.6%	8.4%	91st	44th of 407
Housing vacancy	17%	8.7%	13.3%	10.1%	90th	146th of 402
Broadband access	95.1%	88.7%	88.8%	91%	77th	38th of 401
Residents under 18	25%	23.4%	21.4%	22%	74th	76th of 411
Population density	337/sq mi	430/sq mi	176/sq mi	95/sq mi	27th	136th of 411
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.449	0.475	0.483	25th	297th of 397
Median age	34.6	37.8	40.2	38.9	19th	361st of 411
Veterans	2.8%	6.6%	8.3%	6.2%	14th	376th of 411
Homeownership rateWeakness	31.2%	73%	71.9%	65.2%	5th	391st of 401
Diversity index	10.6	52.7	54.9	61.4	4th	394th of 411
Median gross rent	$651	$1,084	$1,180	$1,413	2nd	320th of 344
Population	480	347,852	5,296,225	334,922,499	1st	379th of 411
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,684	$34,071	$39,236	$44,673	1st	392nd of 411
Median home value	under $10,000	$233,300	$259,000	$332,700	1st	382nd of 382
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.5%	25.1%	32.1%	35.7%	1st	385th of 409
Work from home	0%	8.9%	11.5%	15.1%	1st	406th of 409
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.3%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	408th of 409
Foreign-born residents	0%	8.7%	5.8%	14.1%	1st	407th of 411
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,122	$43,727	$44,623	$49,666	1st	392nd of 408
Tech workers	0%	2.5%	2.6%	3.8%	1st	397th of 409
Self-employed workers	0%	8.1%	9.9%	10%	1st	407th of 409
Government workers	0%	11.9%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	408th of 409

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

28%

25–34

20%

35–44

45–54

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.6

Under 18

25%

65 and over

26.5%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

10.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 205
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 45.4%
Married couples: 26.3%
Living alone: 54.6%
Veterans (of adults): 2.8%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

46%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

29377

—

Spartanburg Co.

$66,234

South Carolina

$69,324

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,684

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

55%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

29377

under $10,000

Spartanburg Co.

$233,300

South Carolina

$259,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

29377

$651

Spartanburg Co.

$1,084

South Carolina

$1,180

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 247
Owner-occupied: 31.2%
Vacant: 17%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 68.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

26%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

74%

20–29

26%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

40%

Healthcare

38%

Construction and repair

22%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

40%

Health care and social assistance

22%

Finance, insurance and real estate

22%

Admin, support and management

15%

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$21,122

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	29377	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

40%

High school

19%

Some college

30%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 59.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 95.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 95.1%
No internet access: 4.9%
Without health insurance: 16.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Startex
State: South Carolina
County: Spartanburg County
Center point: 34.9307° N, 82.0968° W
Land area: 1.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Startex (unincorporated)81% of zip
Duncan6% of zip
Wellford5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 29377

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
29334	Duncan, SC	2.3 mi	18,575	$81,413	$295,100
29385	Wellford, SC	2.9 mi	8,180	$58,249	$216,900
29301	Spartanburg, SC	4.7 mi	36,278	$57,805	$212,000
29375	Reidville, SC	4.9 mi	177	$158,971	$254,400
29336	Fairforest, SC · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
29365	Lyman, SC	5.5 mi	14,068	$76,966	$261,800
29320	Arcadia, SC	6.2 mi	603	$54,353	$168,800
29369	Moore, SC	6.3 mi	16,503	$82,924	$263,300
29652	Greer, SC · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
29378	Una, SC	7.7 mi	261	$32,356	—
29386	White Stone, SC · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
29303	Spartanburg, SC	8.5 mi	28,381	$48,295	$159,500

Questions about 29377

What city is zip code 29377?

29377 is assigned to Startex, South Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 29377 in?

29377 is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

What is the population of 29377?

About 480 people live in 29377, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 29377 in?

29377 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 29377?

The closest zip codes to 29377 are 29334, 29385, 29301, 29375, 29336.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 29377, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.