Starr South Carolina Map

About Starr, South Carolina

Starr is a locality in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 258. The population density is 59.5 people per km². Starr is located at 34.3771°N, 82.6957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29684.

Starr settles into the rolling green of Anderson County, a place where the land begins to gather itself for the steeper climbs toward the mountains. It lies 9.1 miles south-south-west of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 197°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-west of Homeland Park. The terrain here is a tapestry of gentle rises and dips, softened by a generous quilt of trees that lean into the warm Southern air. Fields of crops, in their season, offer broad swaths of color, punctuated by the denser shadows of mixed hardwoods and pines that cling to the hollows and creek beds. The air itself often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening vegetation, a constant reminder of the fertile ground beneath. Even the sunlight seems to have a particular quality here, a mellow, diffused glow that softens edges and lends a quiet dignity to the landscape as the day draws to a close. The history of Starr is tied to the land's bounty and the industry that once pulsed through its veins. Once a more bustling hub along the rail lines, its economy has shifted, now finding its footing in agriculture and the steady, quiet hum of local businesses. The echoes of its past linger in the architecture of older buildings, simple and sturdy, that still stand as markers of a different era. The Saluda River, a vital artery for the region, flows not far from Starr, its presence shaping the character and offering a natural beauty that draws the eye. This is a place where the pace of life allows for an appreciation of the subtle shifts of the seasons and the enduring strength of community.

About This Starr Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Starr, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.377051, -82.695689. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Starr and Anderson County.

Detailed location data for Starr includes the ZIP code (29684), telephone area code (864), county seat of Anderson County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Anderson School District 3). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Starr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.