Sparta
Village in Kent County, Michigan

Sparta is a village in Kent County, Michigan, with 4,244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kent City, 4.8 miles NW.
- 4,244residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 1,665 / sq mipopulation density
- 49345ZIP code
About Sparta
Sparta, officially the Village of Sparta, is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,244 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Sparta Township.
Sparta is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of the city of Grand Rapids.
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Living in Sparta
- Median household income
- $60,728
- Median home value
- $215,400
- Median rent
- $983/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Sparta had 4,244 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,244 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,665 per sq mi (643 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sparta at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,244 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.55 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1567° N, 85.7110° W |
| ZIP code | 49345 |
| Official website | spartami.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2675420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sparta
- Kent City4.8 mi NW
- Casnovia6.3 mi NW
- Comstock Park8.0 mi S
- Rockford8.0 mi E
- Cedar Springs9.0 mi NE
- Northview9.7 mi SE
- Walker11.3 mi S
- Ravenna11.8 mi W
- Coopersville12.9 mi SW
- Sand Lake13.1 mi NE
- Grant13.2 mi NW
- Grand Rapids13.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sparta
What county is Sparta in?
Sparta is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Sparta, MI?
4,244 people lived in Sparta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sparta, MI?
The ZIP code of Sparta is 49345.
What is the elevation of Sparta?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sparta?
Kent City (4.8 mi), Casnovia (6.3 mi), Comstock Park (8.0 mi), Rockford (8.0 mi), Cedar Springs (9.0 mi).
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