PlainZIP

Starr, SC · standard

ZIP Code 29684

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

4,862
33/sq mi
$58,889
Median income
$188,100
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Starr pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 29684 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 29684 covers 145.6 square miles in Starr, Anderson County, South Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,862 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 29684 reports a modest median household income of $58,889 (8% below the South Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,631. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 8.2%. The typical home here is valued at $188,100 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $933 monthly, and 84.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 29684 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anderson 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 29684

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Starr, SC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 29684.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 29684, Starr, 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

4,862

Population

145.6

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 29684?

39.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$58,889

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$29,631

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 29684 ranks nationally

Starr, SC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,889 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,250

Total Housing Units

2,206

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$188,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+34.0%

YoY Change (2024)

349

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+249%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 29684 have increased 34.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 160
2021 +15.2% 185
2022 +25.5% 232
2023 +12.5% 261
2024 +34.0% 349

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 29684, employing approximately 356 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,187,000.

50

Businesses

356

Employees

$23.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 20.0%
Construction 8 16.0%
Retail trade 8 16.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.0%
Manufacturing 4 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.0%

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 29684 vs 29626 →

ZIP 29684 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 29684 ranks #5 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 29684 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 29684 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29626 Anderson, SC 12,364 5.8 mi
29624 Anderson, SC 14,610 7.0 mi
29655 Iva, SC 7,796 9.4 mi
29621 Anderson, SC 39,101 11.2 mi
29689 Townville, SC 3,889 13.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

29621 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 39,101
29625 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 27,538
29627 standard
Belton, SC
Pop: 18,367
29624 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 14,610
29669 standard
Pelzer, SC
Pop: 12,387
29626 standard
Anderson, SC
Pop: 12,364

Related Areas

Anderson County Starr, SC South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 29684 in? ▼
ZIP code 29684 (Starr) is located in Anderson County, South Carolina. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-sc.
What is the population of ZIP code 29684? ▼
ZIP code 29684 in Starr, SC has a population of 4,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 29684? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 29684 is $58,889, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 29684? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 29684 is $188,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 29684? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 29684 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 29684? ▼
ZIP code 29684 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 29684? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 29684 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (8), Retail trade (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 29684? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 29684 increased by 34.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 29684? ▼
In ZIP code 29684, 38.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 29684? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 29684 is 32.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 29684? ▼
In ZIP code 29684, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 29684? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 29684 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.