City

Sparta, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Michigan

👥13,189Population
💰$84,918Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$261,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.3%
Asian2.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,827 (33%)
Some College1,029 (12%)
Associates1,209 (14.1%)
Bachelors952 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree2,497 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,918 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$261,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units5,074
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Sparta, MI

Sparta is a city in Michigan, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,189 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Sparta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,918 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sparta is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sparta is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.78%).

Sparta, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Sparta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49345 13,189 $84,918 $261,400 $968 6.2% 40.2% 84.6%