Sandy Hook
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Sandy Hook is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 9,114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newtown, 3.6 miles W.
- 9,114residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 16.1 sq miland area · 41.6 km²
- 567 / sq mipopulation density
- 06482ZIP code
About Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is a village in the town of Newtown, Connecticut, United States, founded in 1711. It was listed as a census-designated place prior to the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau in 2021, it has a population of 9,114.
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Living in Sandy Hook
- Median household income
- $160,814
- Median home value
- $501,200
- Median rent
- $1,866/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Sandy Hook had 9,114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 567 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandy Hook at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,114 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.06 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4090° N, 73.2426° W |
| ZIP code | 06482 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0966700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandy Hook
- Newtown3.6 mi W
- Botsford3.7 mi S
- East Village4.4 mi SE
- Southbury4.5 mi N
- Monroe4.9 mi S
- Heritage Village5.3 mi N
- Oxford5.5 mi NE
- Hawleyville5.8 mi W
- Stepney6.0 mi S
- Dodgingtown6.0 mi W
- Bethel8.1 mi W
- Brookfield Center8.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hook
What county is Sandy Hook in?
Sandy Hook is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Sandy Hook, CT?
9,114 people lived in Sandy Hook at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Hook, CT?
The ZIP code of Sandy Hook is 06482.
What is the elevation of Sandy Hook?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandy Hook?
Newtown (3.6 mi), Botsford (3.7 mi), East Village (4.4 mi), Southbury (4.5 mi), Monroe (4.9 mi).
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