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Kent County
Sparta, MI
49345
49345 ZIP Code — Sparta, MI
Kent County, Michigan
ZIP code 49345 is located in
Sparta ,
Michigan ,
within Kent County .
It covers approximately 52.18 square miles and serves a population of
13,155 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 616 .
About ZIP code 49345
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,126. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 49345 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
13,155
Population density
252 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
52.18 sq mi
Water area
0.80 sq mi
Latitude
43.1606
Longitude
-85.6907
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
616
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.4%
37.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
33.5%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
27.7%
22.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.8%
6.2%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$80,126
Median household income
$231,400
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,127 23.8% 18 and over 10,028 76.2% 65 and over 2,037 15.5% Median age 39.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 12,116 89.8% Two or more races 605 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 338 2.5% Asian 212 1.6% Other race 120 0.9% Black or African American 97 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.4%
37.6%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
33.5%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
27.7%
22.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.8%
6.2%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 2.7% $15k–$25k 3.6% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 8.7% $50k–$75k 17.9% $75k–$100k 17.8% $100k–$150k 20.0% $150k–$200k 7.6% $200k+ 9.2% Median income $80,126
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $231,400 Median rent / month $895 Owner occupied 85.5% Renter occupied 14.5% Vacant 5.0% Single-family detached 82.3% Large apartment buildings 3.2% Mobile homes 5.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 7.2% 2000–2009 15.2% 1990–1999 20.2% 1980–1989 10.0% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 8.3% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 15.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 23.0% 3 bedrooms 40.6% 4 bedrooms 23.1% 5+ bedrooms 7.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 26.3% 2 vehicles 42.9% 3 or more 27.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.5% Electricity 4.5% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 1.3% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,732 57.3% Cohabiting couple 322 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 715 15.0% Female householder, no spouse 1,001 21.0% Households with children under 18 1,603 33.6% Households with seniors (65+) 1,554 32.6% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.0% 24.2% Married 55.1% 52.4% Separated 0.6% 0.9% Widowed 2.3% 7.1% Divorced 14.9% 15.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.4% Bachelor's or higher 24.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 205 6.4% Kindergarten 329 10.3% Elementary school 1,352 42.5% High school 711 22.3% College / grad school 587 18.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Professional & management
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.5% Service 9.6% Sales & office 20.1% Natural resources & construction 10.5% Production & transportation 22.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.6% Government 7.1% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.4% Carpool 8.7% Public transit 0.3% Walk 2.3% Work from home 7.9% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 25.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
6.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.4% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 8.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 30.8% High cholesterol 32.7% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 26.1% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 21.9% No physical activity 17.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 12.9% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.6% Visited dentist 69.8% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 454 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 10.4% 65 and over 37.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.8% Public insurance 33.2% No insurance 3.2% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 12,327 93.7% Spanish 134 1.1% Other Indo-European 11 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.1% Other languages 106 0.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,810 97.4% Born in same state 12,689 96.5% Born in different state 11,359 86.3% Foreign born 121 0.9% Naturalized citizen 345 2.6% Not a US citizen 161 46.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 1,909 14.5% Italian 1,780 13.5% French 1,396 10.6% Arab 322 2.4% German 139 1.1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 85 0.6% Polish 82 0.6% Norwegian 80 0.6% Irish 78 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.3% Internet access 95.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49345
What city is ZIP code 49345 in?
ZIP code 49345 is primarily assigned to Sparta, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49345 in?
ZIP code 49345 falls within Kent County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49345 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49345 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49345?
ZIP code 49345 has an estimated population of 13,155 residents, with a density of 252 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49345?
The median home value in ZIP code 49345 is $231,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49345?
The median household income in ZIP code 49345 is $80,126, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49345 in?
ZIP code 49345 observes the EST timezone.
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