ZIP Code 65753 in Sparta, MO

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Sparta, Missouri
Names to Avoid:
Elkhead
Counties:Christian County[Primary]
Douglas County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:37:51 AM
Population:4,937 [See All]
Area Code:417
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.9917, -93.0887
Land Area:70.949 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 65753 has 4,937 residents and 1,877 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (90.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,937Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:5,590Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:5,078Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:69.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$80,179Source: Census ACS
Households:1,877Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$222,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.77Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,8434,9474,7874,8585,2444,8945,2975,1244,9844,7684,9024,9085,1205,590
Decennial Census5,027------------------4,937--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.1

Male Median Age: 39.3

Female Median Age: 40.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male150173207183111146130160160172156164152154124584133
Female154148177149104153148168169162164170152142128825538
Total3043213843322152992783283293343203343042962521409671
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,46795.41%
Black:70.15%
Hispanic:*1072.29%
Asian:270.58%
American Indian:370.79%
Hawaiian:70.15%
Other:300.64%
Total:4,682100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,47450.11%39.3 years
Females:2,46349.89%40.7 years
Total:4,937100%40.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,43497.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:591.06%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:440.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:531.74%
Total Population:5,590100%
Total Native Population:5,49398.26%
Total Foreign-born Population:971.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $80,179, which is closely matches the national median ($80,734), is up $39,547 (97.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,256. Family households earn a median of $94,293 versus $38,467 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,826). By gender, male median income is $54,526 and female is $47,936, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,590 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (23.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$40,632$42,926$43,578$44,470$45,239$47,222$48,250$47,616$49,923$57,366$67,162$72,473$77,232$80,179
Median Family Income$45,219$48,594$47,806$48,766$49,448$54,583$54,531$53,250$53,021$58,000$67,780$76,875$89,950$94,293
Median NonFamily Income$18,250$17,117$18,309$21,250$22,083$26,303$29,362$29,572$37,700$40,063$29,219$30,536$31,250$38,467
Median Male Income$34,708$34,089$35,980$38,803$39,207$39,023$41,930$42,129$44,167$45,227$51,429$51,250$57,500$54,526
Median Female Income$23,456$27,625$25,769$28,967$28,205$33,460$33,782$34,283$34,628$41,014$42,448$46,495$45,791$47,936
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,49354.76%
Unemployed:751.65%
Not In Labor Force:1,98543.60%
Total:4,553100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:57523.06%
Service:45218.13%
Sales and Office:53921.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:49119.70%
Production, transportation, and material moving:43617.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,493100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $222,700, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $103,400 (86.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94,200. The median gross rent is $804, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $127 (18.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.39% (51.92% with a mortgage, 48.08% free-and-clear) and renters 16.61% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.98%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$119,300$123,900$121,500$120,200$123,800$122,800$131,200$132,300$128,500$157,100$162,800$189,000$215,300$222,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:5615.22%
$500 to $999:19151.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:6417.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:3910.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:61.63%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:123.26%
Total:368100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$677$694$704$677$647$643$668$653$678$695$721$760$791$804
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):95943.30%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):88840.09%
Renter Occupied:36816.61%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,215100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,21594.02%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1415.98%
Total Housing Units:2,356100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,99684.72%
Multi-Family Units:1556.58%
Other Units:2058.70%
Total Housing Units:2,356100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 17.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.70%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.75%). College enrollment is 14.17%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:461.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2165.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,71241.30%
Some college, no degree:1,23029.67%
Associate's degree:2305.55%
Bachelor's degree:49411.92%
Graduate or professional degree:2175.24%
Total:4,145100%
High school or higher:3,88393.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:71117.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,83859.66%
Public Insurance:2,30935.89%
No Insurance:2864.45%
Total:6,433100%
Has Health Insurance:6,14795.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty6.2%7.7%6.0%6.3%5.8%7.9%7.6%9.2%8.6%9.1%7.3%5.7%4.7%4.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:645.74%
Kindergarten:1039.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):57751.75%
High school (grades 9-12):21319.10%
College or graduate school:15814.17%
Total:1,115100%
Early Childhood:16714.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):89380.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 65753 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 76 business establishments, employing about 398 people with an annual payroll of $19,133,000. USPS data shows 1,931 residential mailboxes and 38 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,931Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:38Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,177Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,893Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:16Source: USPS
# of Businesses:76Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,036,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$19,133,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:398Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 65753 is located in Christian County, Missouri, within the Springfield, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44180) and Missouri's 7th and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 436,712 people, about 1.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 65753. It covers 70.949 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.196 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Springfield, MOSource: Census
CBSA Number:44180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:436,712Source: Census
MSA:Springfield, MO MSASource: Census
Land Area:70.949 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.196 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07,08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6272.84, 19901.17 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2969302Source: Census
Place Name:Sparta city; MissouriSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


65754 | | 65752

Schools in ZIP Code 65753


ZIP Code 65753 is in the Sparta R-III School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sparta Middle 217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
District: Sparta R-III School District
Sparta Elem. 522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753
District: Sparta R-III School District
Sparta High 8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
District: Sparta R-III School District
Sparta Pk 113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
District: Sparta R-III School District
Infinity Academy 2120 W Calhoun St
Ozark, MO 65721
District: Private SchoolNearby
Encompass Academy 2733 E Battlefield St Box 600
Springfield, MO 65804
District: Private SchoolNearby
Springfield Catholic High School 2340 S Eastgate Ave
Springfield, MO 65809
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 65753


Evangel University-James River Assembly Of God Church 6100 North 19th Street
Ozark, MO 65721-6694
Type: Post Secondary
Bryan University 4255 S Nature Center Way
Springfield, MO 65804
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Springfield 3271 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite 250
Springfield, MO 65804-4378
Type: Post Secondary
Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri 3600 South Glenstone Outer Road
Springfield, MO 65804-4414
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Hair Design-Springfield 1834 S Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65804
Type: Post Secondary
Wellspring School Of Allied Health-Springfield 3033 S Kansas Expressway
Springfield, MO 65807
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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