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Sparta, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49345

Kent County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,040
95/sq mi
$85,463
Median income
$274,200
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sparta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49345 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan, home to 13,040 residents across 136.7 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49345 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,463 (17% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,142. Poverty here runs at 8.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $274,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49345, plus 6 more within Kent County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49345

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparta, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49345.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49345, Sparta, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,040

Population

136.7

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49345?

41.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,463

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$42,142

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49345 ranks nationally

Sparta, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,463 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,319

Total Housing Units

5,191

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$274,200

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$986

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49345 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 157
2021 +16.6% 184
2022 +12.4% 206
2023 +12.4% 232
2024 +3.5% 240

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 257 business establishments in ZIP 49345, employing approximately 4,513 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,994,000.

257

Businesses

4,513

Employees

$235.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 14.8%
Construction 35 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 31 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 28 10.9%
Manufacturing 26 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 20 7.8%
Wholesale trade 18 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.1%
Finance and insurance 12 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%
Information 3 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49345 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49345 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49345 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49321 Comstock Park, MI 16,241 5.6 mi
49330 Kent City, MI 5,440 6.5 mi
49544 Grand Rapids, MI 8,944 7.7 mi
49403 Conklin, MI 2,473 7.6 mi
49318 Casnovia, MI 1,398 7.9 mi
49306 Belmont, MI 9,244 8.8 mi
49525 Grand Rapids, MI 27,383 10.8 mi
49435 Marne, MI 3,549 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

49504 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 39,994
49508 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 39,148
49503 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 35,940
49507 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 35,459
49341 standard
Rockford, MI
Pop: 33,737
49546 standard
Grand Rapids, MI
Pop: 31,880

Related Areas

Kent County Sparta, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49345 in? ▼
ZIP code 49345 (Sparta) is located in Kent County, Michigan. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49345? ▼
ZIP code 49345 in Sparta, MI has a population of 13,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49345? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49345 is $85,463, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49345? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49345 is $274,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49345? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49345 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49345? ▼
ZIP code 49345 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 4,513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49345? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49345 are: Retail trade (38), Construction (35), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49345? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49345 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49345? ▼
In ZIP code 49345, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49345? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49345 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49345? ▼
In ZIP code 49345, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49345? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49345 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.