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Sparta, IL

City in Randolph County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62286.

Population

4,068

Land area

11.2sq mi

People per sq mi

365

ZIP codes

1

Sparta and its ZIP codes

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Sparta at a glance

  • Sparta is 59% denser than Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,188, 37% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,200 (58% below Illinois) and median rent is $762 a month.

Local data for Sparta, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sparta, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,188

Poverty rate

24.4%

Median home value

$111,200

Median rent

$762/mo

Homeownership

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

18.7%

Median age

41.4

Average commute

18.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,097), Irish Americans (481), Italian Americans (105).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Sparta.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,704

11,252 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,003

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$218M

FY 2026, $7,233 per person

PPP loans

$14.3M

178 loans, 1,576 jobs reported

Randolph County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sparta, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.2%
  • Carpooled12.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sparta, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

451

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

130

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 22°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sparta, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

ZIP codes in Sparta

1 in or overlapping Sparta. Population shown

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Cities near Sparta

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TildenVillage5.2 mi1
CoultervilleVillage6.8 mi0.6
BaldwinVillage7.5 mi0.7
MarissaVillage8.1 mi7.2
SteelevilleVillage9.8 mi1.5
PercyVillage10 mi1
LenzburgVillage11 mi1.2
CutlerVillage11 mi0.5
DarmstadtCensus-designated place12 mi0.1
EvansvilleVillage12 mi0.8
WillisvilleVillage13 mi0.4
Ellis GroveVillage14 mi0.5
OakdaleVillage14 mi1.6
New AthensVillage15 mi2.1
St. LiboryVillage15 mi1
RumaVillage15 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sparta, IL in?
Sparta is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Sparta, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sparta include 62286.
What is the population of Sparta, IL?
About 4,068 people live in Sparta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sparta?
Nearby places include Tilden (5.2 mi), Coulterville (6.8 mi), Baldwin (7.5 mi), Marissa (8.1 mi), Steeleville (9.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023