Startex
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Startex is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 745 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wellford, 1.5 miles NW.
- 745residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 826 / sq mipopulation density
- 29377ZIP code
About Startex
Startex is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 859 at the 2010 census. The area was originally known as Tucapau, named after the mill that was built there in 1896. In 1936, Walter Montgomery Sr. bought the mill and changed its name to Startex—the brand name of household textiles produced at the plant. The mill ceased operations in 1998 and was mostly dismantled in 1999.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Startex weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Startex
Webcams: Windy.com
Do you know Startex? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Startex special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Startex
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Startex Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Startex, SC population
Startex had 745 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 745 |
|---|---|
| Density | 826 per sq mi (319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Startex at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Spartanburg County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 745 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.90 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9333° N, 82.0910° W |
| ZIP code | 29377 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4568920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Startex
- Wellford1.5 mi NW
- Duncan2.9 mi W
- Lyman3.5 mi NW
- Fairforest4.2 mi E
- Reidville4.8 mi S
- Arcadia5.9 mi E
- Southern Shops6.6 mi NE
- Saxon7.2 mi E
- Inman Mills7.5 mi N
- Inman7.8 mi N
- Greer7.8 mi W
- Hilltop8.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Startex
What county is Startex in?
Startex is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Startex, SC?
745 people lived in Startex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Startex, SC?
The ZIP code of Startex is 29377.
What is the elevation of Startex?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Startex?
Wellford (1.5 mi), Duncan (2.9 mi), Lyman (3.5 mi), Fairforest (4.2 mi), Reidville (4.8 mi).
Last updated: