Sparks
City in Washoe County, Nevada
Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, with 108,445 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,423 ft (1,348 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sun Valley, 4.1 miles NW.
- 108,445residents (2020 Census)
- 4,423 ftelevation · 1,348 m
- 36.8 sq miland area · 95.2 km²
- 2,950 / sq mipopulation density
- 89436main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Sparks
Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. Founded in 1904 and incorporated on March 15, 1905, the city is located just east of Reno. As of the 2020 census, Sparks had a population of 108,445. It is the fifth most populous city in Nevada. It is named after John Sparks, the governor of Nevada governor from 1903 to 1908), and last governor elected as a member of the Silver Party.
Sparks is located within the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area.
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Living in Sparks
- Median household income
- $89,056
- Median home value
- $483,800
- Median rent
- $1,716/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Sparks had 108,445 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 108,445 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,950 per sq mi (1,139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sparks at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Washoe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 108,445 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.76 sq mi (95.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5743° N, 119.7152° W |
| ZIP codes | 89436, 89431, 89433 |
| Official website | cityofsparks.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3268400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sparks
- Sun Valley4.1 mi NW
- Spanish Springs6.1 mi NE
- Golden Valley6.5 mi NW
- Reno7.4 mi W
- Lemmon Valley10.0 mi NW
- Mogul11.8 mi W
- Verdi14.7 mi W
- Cold Springs16.2 mi NW
- Verdi, CA16.7 mi W
- Virginia City18.8 mi S
- Washoe Valley19.8 mi S
- Floriston, CA20.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sparks
What county is Sparks in?
Sparks is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the population of Sparks, NV?
108,445 people lived in Sparks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sparks, NV?
The main ZIP code is 89436. Other ZIP codes: 89431, 89433.
What is the elevation of Sparks?
4,423 feet (1,348 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sparks?
Sun Valley (4.1 mi), Spanish Springs (6.1 mi), Golden Valley (6.5 mi), Reno (7.4 mi), Lemmon Valley (10.0 mi).
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