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Christian County
Sparta, MO
65753
65753 ZIP Code — Sparta, MO
Christian County, Missouri
ZIP code 65753 is located in
Sparta ,
Missouri ,
within Christian County .
It covers approximately 70.95 square miles and serves a population of
4,908 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 417 .
About ZIP code 65753
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($72,473) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 65753 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,908
Population density
69 / sq mi
State FIPS
29
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
70.95 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
36.9787
Longitude
-93.0436
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
417
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
38.2%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
40.9%
36.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
20.9%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.1%
4.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$72,473
Median household income
$189,000
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,030 21.0% 18 and over 3,878 79.0% 65 and over 996 20.3% Median age 44.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 4,757 96% Two or more races 151 3% Hispanic or Latino 45 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
38.2%
43.8%
$50k – $100k
40.9%
36.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
20.9%
19.5%
Over $200k
1.1%
4.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 10.2% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 18.3% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 8.0% Median income $72,473
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $189,000 Median rent / month $760 Owner occupied 79.6% Renter occupied 20.4% Vacant 8.1% Single-family detached 81.9% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 9.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 31.6% 1990–1999 25.3% 1980–1989 17.4% 1970–1979 7.8% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 5.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 22.3% 3 bedrooms 58.1% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 23.7% 2 vehicles 43.5% 3 or more 30.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 65.0% Propane / LP gas 24.8% Wood 7.7% Solar 0.6% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,313 68.9% Cohabiting couple 161 8.4% Male householder, no spouse 139 7.3% Female householder, no spouse 293 15.4% Households with children under 18 560 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 750 39.3% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.3% 16.6% Married 67.9% 65.4% Separated 0.4% 3.1% Widowed 2.9% 7.1% Divorced 11.5% 7.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.5% Bachelor's or higher 15.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 66 7.2% Kindergarten 20 2.2% Elementary school 474 52.0% High school 183 20.1% College / grad school 168 18.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Professional & management
11.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.3% Service 15.9% Sales & office 23.2% Natural resources & construction 16.4% Production & transportation 20.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.7% Government 11.3% Self-employed 7.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.9% Carpool 9.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 5.3% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 33.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
19.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.0% Retirement income 36.3% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 9.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 30.4% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.1% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.3% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 16.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.8% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 18.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 348 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 17.0% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 12.6% 65 and over 43.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.3% Public insurance 37.6% No insurance 8.9% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,572 93.2% Spanish 57 1.2% Other Indo-European 40 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,824 98.3% Born in same state 4,779 97.4% Born in different state 3,009 61.3% Foreign born 45 0.9% Naturalized citizen 84 1.7% Not a US citizen 23 27.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 955 19.5% Arab 596 12.1% Italian 502 10.2% English 35 0.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 15 0.3% Polish 7 0.1% German 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65753
What city is ZIP code 65753 in?
ZIP code 65753 is primarily assigned to Sparta, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65753 in?
ZIP code 65753 falls within Christian County, Missouri.
Does ZIP code 65753 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 65753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65753?
The median home value in ZIP code 65753 is $189,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 65753?
ZIP code 65753 has an estimated population of 4,908 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65753?
The median household income in ZIP code 65753 is $72,473, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65753 in?
ZIP code 65753 observes the CST timezone.
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