City

Sparta, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Tennessee

👥25,739Population
💰$58,285Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$199,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.4%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma195 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,549 (41.6%)
Some College2,810 (17.9%)
Associates2,312 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,397 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,462 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College17.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,285 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$199,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units11,158
Vacant Units1,099

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Sparta, TN

Sparta is a city in Tennessee, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Sparta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,285 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sparta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sparta is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.23%).

Sparta, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Sparta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38583 25,739 $58,285 $199,400 $851 4.7% 24.5% 77.1%