49345 ZIP Code
Sparta, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 49345 |
| City/Town: | Sparta |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,155 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,126 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,858 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,021 |
| Median Home Value: | $231,400 |
| Land Area: | 52.2 sq miles
135.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1539, -85.7052 |
Population Information (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,155 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,830 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,325 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 828 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,007 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 798 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 933 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 728 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,624 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,702 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,655 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 904 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 939 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,237 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 576 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 224 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $231,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $895 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,021 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,770 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 251 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,080 | 85.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 690 | 14.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,861 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 97 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 486 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,075 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,052 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 984 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,312 | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 855 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (49345 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,126 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,210 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,939 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,858 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,673 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,274 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 399 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,636 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,433 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 445 | 7.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 396 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,116 | 92.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 97 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 212 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 120 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 605 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 338 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 362 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 239 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (49345 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 128 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 127 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 174 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 472 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 414 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 856 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 847 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 952 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 361 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 439 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (49345 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,958 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 542 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 496 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (49345 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 173 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 422 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,353 | 21.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 250 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 674 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 343 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 104 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 450 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 548 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,134 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 444 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 258 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 121 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,737 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,097 | 76.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,363 | 33.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 418 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (49345 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,741 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,450 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,242 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 306 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 83 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 423 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (49345 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,130 | 82.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 159 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 79 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 68 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 66 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 161 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 252 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (49345 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 765 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,012 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 503 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 528 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 419 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 258 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 387 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 765 | 15.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (49345 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 27 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 244 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,156 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,039 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,160 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 395 | 7.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (49345 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,744 | 78.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 495 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 214 | 4.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 149 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (49345 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 183 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,255 | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,046 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,286 | 27.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (49345 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 251 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 207 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 454 | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 712 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,085 | 26.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,090 | 26.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 281 | 6.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (49345 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,459 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $567 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $895 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,770 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,732 | 57.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 951 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 715 | 15.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,001 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,603 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,554 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (49345 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,286 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,429 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,915 | 55.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 122 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 787 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,269 | 24.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (49345 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,184 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 205 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 329 | 10.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,352 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 711 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 587 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,028 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 454 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,155 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,694 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 834 | 49.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 755 | 44.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (49345 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,906 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,185 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 856 | 72.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 329 | 27.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 17 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (49345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,810 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 121 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 345 | 285.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 345 | 285.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 345 | 285.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 111 | 91.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 9.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 72 | 59.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (49345 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,327 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,912 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 415 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 123 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 107 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 173 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (49345 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,770 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,554 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Sparta, MI49345