Startex South Carolina Map

About Startex, South Carolina

Startex is a locality in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 668. The population density is 148.5 people per km². Startex is located at 34.9285°N, 82.0990°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29377.

Startex unfolds across the rolling Piedmont, where the subtle rise and fall of the terrain hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Spartanburg County. It lies 7.3 miles east of Greer, SC (from Greer, SC: bearing 96°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Spartanburg. The air here, especially in the early morning as the sun begins to climb, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of dew-kissed pine needles and the rich loam of cultivated fields. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching towards the wide Carolina sky, punctuate the landscape, offering dappled shade across pastures where cattle graze with a quiet, steady presence. The roads, often lined with discreet mailboxes and weathered fences, wind their way through this gentle topography, connecting homesteads and small clusters of homes that seem to have grown organically from the land itself. The history of Startex is subtly etched into its agricultural roots, a legacy of cotton and tobacco that once defined the local economy, giving way in later decades to the burgeoning textile mills that gave the area its name and a period of robust growth. Though many of those mills have since quieted, their presence lingers in the sturdy brick buildings and the memory of a community united by shared labor. Today, Startex retains a character of quiet industry, with a blend of agricultural pursuits and small businesses that serve the needs of its residents. The nearby Tyger River, though not a dramatic feature, offers a quiet presence, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, a constant, murmuring reminder of the enduring natural forces that continue to shape the life of Startex.

About This Startex Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Startex, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.928453, -82.098997. 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 Startex and Spartanburg County.

Detailed location data for Startex includes the ZIP code (29377), telephone area code (864), county seat of Spartanburg County (Spartanburg), and school district assignment (Spartanburg School District 5). 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 Startex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.