Sanford
Town in Covington County, Alabama
Sanford is a town in Covington County, Alabama, with 257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Andalusia, 4.5 miles W.
- 257residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 61 / sq mipopulation density
- 36421ZIP code
About Sanford
Sanford is a town in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 257. Sanford was originally incorporated in 1902 and was on the 1910 U.S. Census. It did not appear again on the census until 1960.
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Living in Sanford
- Median household income
- $52,875
- Median home value
- $218,300
- Median rent
- $642/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Sanford had 257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 61 per sq mi (23 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanford at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Covington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 257 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.23 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3012° N, 86.4020° W |
| ZIP code | 36421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0168016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanford
- Andalusia4.5 mi W
- Babbie4.9 mi E
- Heath5.0 mi NW
- Libertyville5.3 mi SW
- Horn Hill6.3 mi SE
- Carolina8.4 mi SW
- Opp8.6 mi E
- Gantt9.0 mi NW
- Onycha9.1 mi SE
- River Falls9.3 mi NW
- Red Level14.1 mi NW
- Dozier14.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sanford
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Covington County, Alabama.
What is the population of Sanford, AL?
257 people lived in Sanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, AL?
The ZIP code of Sanford is 36421.
What is the elevation of Sanford?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanford?
Andalusia (4.5 mi), Babbie (4.9 mi), Heath (5.0 mi), Libertyville (5.3 mi), Horn Hill (6.3 mi).
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