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Sparta, MI

Village in Kent County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49345.

Population

4,271

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,677

ZIP codes

1

Sparta and its ZIP codes

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Sparta at a glance

  • Sparta is about 9.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,728, 17% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,400 (7% below Michigan) and median rent is $983 a month.

Local data for Sparta, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sparta, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,728

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$215,400

Median rent

$983/mo

Homeownership

76.5%

Bachelor's or higher

23.3%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (761), Dutch Americans (608), Irish Americans (450).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,799

417,408 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,492

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.4B

FY 2026, $11,238 per person

PPP loans

$37.1M

260 loans, 4,257 jobs reported

Kent County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled2.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sparta, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

472

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

555

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 14°F

38.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sparta, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Sparta

1 in or overlapping Sparta. Population shown

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Cities near Sparta

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Kent CityVillage5.3 mi1.3
CasnoviaVillage7.1 mi1.1
RockfordCity7.6 mi3.2
Comstock ParkCensus-designated place7.7 mi3.9
Cedar SpringsCity9.1 mi2
NorthviewCensus-designated place9.3 mi10.3
RavennaVillage12 mi1.2
CoopersvilleCity13 mi4.8
WalkerCity13 mi24.6
Sand LakeVillage13 mi0.7
GrantCity14 mi0.7
Grand RapidsCity14 mi44.8
LamontCensus-designated place14 mi2.8
CannonsburgCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
East Grand RapidsCity15 mi2.9
PiersonVillage16 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sparta, MI in?
Sparta is in Kent County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Sparta, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sparta include 49345.
What is the population of Sparta, MI?
About 4,271 people live in Sparta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sparta?
Nearby places include Kent City (5.3 mi), Casnovia (7.1 mi), Rockford (7.6 mi), Comstock Park (7.7 mi), Cedar Springs (9.1 mi).

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