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 Moderate-density area
- $85,463
- Median income Above-median income area
- $274,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49345 (Sparta, MI) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.9 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,142. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $274,200 (25% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $986.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 49345 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$42,142
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49345 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Sparta, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,463 Top 24% higher than 76% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,319housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 49345 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49525
Grand Rapids (49525)
27,383 residents
- 49321
Comstock Park (49321)
16,241 residents
- 49345
Sparta (49345)
13,040 residents
- 49306 9,244
Belmont (49306)
9,244 residents
- 49544 8,944
Grand Rapids (49544)
8,944 residents
- 49330 5,440
Kent City (49330)
5,440 residents
- 49435 3,549
Marne (49435)
3,549 residents
- 49403 2,473
Conklin (49403)
2,473 residents
- 49318 1,398
Casnovia (49318)
1,398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49345 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49306
Belmont (49306)
$115,039 median income
- 49435
Marne (49435)
$103,432 median income
- 49525
Grand Rapids (49525)
$94,037 median income
- 49345
Sparta (49345)
$85,463 median income
- 49403
Conklin (49403)
$85,000 median income
- 49318
Casnovia (49318)
$81,591 median income
- 49321
Comstock Park (49321)
$77,870 median income
- 49330
Kent City (49330)
$75,794 median income
- 49544
Grand Rapids (49544)
$74,390 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49345, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,040 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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