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Sparta, KY
City in Gallatin County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41086.
Population
272
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
1
Sparta and its ZIP codes
Sparta at a glance
- Sparta is 62% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Sparta, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for Sparta.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,737
2,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.34M
FY 2026, $4,182 per person
PPP loans
$1.15M
69 loans, 167 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Sparta, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
252
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Sparta
1 in or overlapping Sparta. Population shown
Cities near Sparta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandersCity | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GlencoeCity | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| WarsawCity | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Florence, INCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GhentCity | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Vevay, INTown | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| WorthvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Patriot, INTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| OwentonCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| East Enterprise, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CarrolltonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Lamb, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| PrestonvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GratzCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.2 |
| Rabbit HashCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sparta, KY in?
- Sparta is in Gallatin County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Sparta, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sparta include 41086.
- What is the population of Sparta, KY?
- About 272 people live in Sparta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sparta?
- Nearby places include Sanders (3.3 mi), Glencoe (5 mi), Warsaw (5.6 mi), Florence, IN (6.2 mi), Ghent (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023