ZIP Code 49345
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Sparta · Kent County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,040
- Median income
- $85,463
- Median home value
- $274,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.2%
- Land area
- 136.7 sq mi
95/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
Detroit
ZIP code 49345 in Sparta, Michigan has a population of 13,040. The median household income is $85,463, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $274,200, 1% below the US average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 49345 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.7 square miles in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,040 residents, producing a population density of 95 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 49345 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 49345 sits at $85,463 (17% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,142. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 49345 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 49345 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 49345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49345.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 49345?
41.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49345 vs 49321 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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