49345 ZIP Code, Sparta, MI
49345 is a ZIP code in Sparta, Michigan in Kent County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49321, 49330 and 49318. 13,512 people live here in 5,191 households. With about 259 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $85,463, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sparta, MI
- County: Kent County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 13,512
- Median household income: $85,463
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,512 |
| Households | 5,191 |
| Median household income | $85,463 |
| Income per person | $42,142 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Homeowners | 88.1% |
| Median home value | $274,200 |
| Median rent | $986 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 3.3% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 6.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 21.8% |
| $150–200K | 10.3% |
| $200K+ | 10.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.2% |
| Owned outright | 33.0% |
| Rented | 11.5% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.5% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 2.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 7.0% |
Businesses in 49345
257 business establishments with 4,513 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 38
- Construction: 35
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 31
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 28
- Manufacturing: 26
- Accommodation and Food Services: 20
- Wholesale Trade: 18
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49321 — Comstock Park CDP, MI (5.7 mi)
- 49330 — Kent City village, MI (6.3 mi)
- 49318 — Casnovia village, MI (7.7 mi)
- 49403 (7.7 mi)
- 49544 — Walker city, MI (8.2 mi)
- 49306 (8.9 mi)
- 49319 — Cedar Springs city, MI (10.4 mi)
- 49525 — Northview CDP, MI (10.7 mi)
Areas that include 49345
- Sparta, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 30: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kent County
- No. 6 of 30: highest median age in Kent County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 49345, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 49345 in?
- 49345 is a Sparta, MI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Sparta; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 49345 in?
- 49345 is in Kent County.
- What is the population of 49345?
- About 13,512 people (±773), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,734.
- What is the median household income in 49345?
- $85,463 (±$7,697), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 49345?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 49345 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 49345?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49321 (5.7 mi, Comstock Park), 49330 (6.3 mi, Kent City), 49318 (7.7 mi, Casnovia), 49403 (7.7 mi), 49544 (8.2 mi, Walker) and 49306 (8.9 mi).
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