Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,899 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,028 (25.4%) |
| Some College | 12,397 (15%) |
| Associates | 15,046 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 8,827 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,670 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,001 ▲ 22% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $464,940 ▲ 67% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,756/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 52,671 |
| Vacant Units | 3,394 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sparks is a city in Nevada, located in Washoe County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 130,645 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.
Economically, Sparks is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,001 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Sparks is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $464,940, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,755 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Sparks is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (57.7%).
Sparks, NV offers residents above-average earning potential within Nevada. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89431 | 40,772 | $64,496 | $332,000 | $1,276 | 6.6% | 24.9% | 46.6% |
| 89434 | 27,798 | $90,953 | $439,000 | $1,857 | 5.1% | 41.1% | 63.8% |
| 89436 | 48,221 | $109,485 | $546,600 | $2,011 | 4.9% | 47.1% | 74.0% |
| 89441 | 13,854 | $123,625 | $624,000 | $2,078 | 2.1% | 43.6% | 91.2% |