City

Sparta, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Missouri

👥5,120Population
💰$77,232Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$215,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (1%)
HS Graduate1,491 (41%)
Some College659 (18.1%)
Associates590 (16.2%)
Bachelors223 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree634 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College18.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,232 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units2,212
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
56%
About Sparta, MO

Sparta is a city in Missouri, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,120 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Sparta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,232 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sparta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sparta is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.46%).

Sparta, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Sparta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65753 5,120 $77,232 $215,300 $791 2.9% 23.6% 81.1%