City

Sparks, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Georgia

👥3,064Population
💰$41,298Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$109,200Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.1%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 47.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White41.1%
Hispanic10.3%
Black47.5%
Asian0.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty26.5% ▲ 165% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (2.2%)
HS Graduate759 (48.6%)
Some College228 (14.6%)
Associates198 (12.7%)
Bachelors129 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree213 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.3%Renter: 45.7%Tenure
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,298 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$109,200 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units1,274
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Sparks, GA

Sparks is a city in Georgia, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,064 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Sparks is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,298 is below the national average. Approximately 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sparks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month.

The population of Sparks is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.5%.

Sparks, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Sparks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31647 3,064 $41,298 $109,200 $888 6.5% 21.9% 54.3%