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ZIP Code 29377

Spartanburg County, South Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

761
224/sq mi
$9,999
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Startex pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
224
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29377 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29377 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Startex, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, home to just 761 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 224 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 29377, but per-capita income is $17,684. 55.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $9,999 (96% below the state average) with median rent at $651 per month, and 31.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is -. To put 29377 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Spartanburg County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 29377, Startex, SC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

761

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

224

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29377?

34.6

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$17,684

Per Capita Income

55.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 26.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

247

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.2%
Renter 68.8%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-96% vs state

$651

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 29377, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$116K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 29377 vs 29385 →

ZIP 29377 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 29377 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29385 Wellford, SC 7,221 3.0 mi
29334 Duncan, SC 11,331 2.3 mi
29375 Reidville, SC 95 4.8 mi
29301 Spartanburg, SC 31,051 4.8 mi
29365 Lyman, SC 10,146 5.5 mi
29320 Arcadia, SC 530 6.2 mi
29369 Moore, SC 13,044 6.2 mi
29651 Greer, SC 42,844 7.4 mi
29378 Una, SC 207 7.7 mi
29349 Inman, SC 30,129 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29377 in?
ZIP code 29377 (Startex) is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Spartanburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spartanburg-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29377?
ZIP code 29377 in Startex, SC has a population of 761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29377?
The median home value in ZIP 29377 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 29377 is White at 94.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29377?
ZIP code 29377 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29377?
In ZIP code 29377, 26.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29377?
In ZIP code 29377, approximately 31.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29377 is 55.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.