City

Sparta, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,068Population
💰$70,605Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$201,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 6%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic6.0%
Black1.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma150 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,310 (35.8%)
Some College1,558 (12.9%)
Associates1,675 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,913 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree2,441 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,605 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$201,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$924/mo
Total Housing Units7,630
Vacant Units427

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Sparta, WI

Sparta is a city in Wisconsin, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,068 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Sparta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,605 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% 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 $201,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $924 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sparta is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.4%).

Sparta, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Sparta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54656 18,068 $70,605 $201,400 $924 2.9% 36.1% 72.0%