Sanford
City in Seminole County, Florida
Sanford is a city in Seminole County, Florida, with 61,051 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Midway, 2.8 miles E.
- 61,051residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 24.1 sq miland area · 62.4 km²
- 2,532 / sq mipopulation density
- 32773main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sanford
Sanford is a city in and the county seat of Seminole County, Florida, United States. It is located in Central Florida and its population was 61,051 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Known as the "Historic Waterfront Gateway City", Sanford sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe at the head of navigation on the St. Johns River. Native Americans first settled the area thousands of years before the city was formed. The Seminoles arrived in the area in the 18th century. During the Second Seminole War in 1836, the United States Army established Camp Monroe and built a road now known as Mellonville Avenue. Sanford is about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Orlando.
Sanford is home to Seminole State College of Florida and the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Its downtown attracts tourists with shops, restaurants, a marina, and a lakefront walking trail called the Sanford Riverwalk. The Orlando Sanford International Airport, in the heart of the town, functions as the secondary commercial airport for international and domestic carriers in the Orlando metropolitan area.
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Living in Sanford
- Median household income
- $66,891
- Median home value
- $309,300
- Median rent
- $1,609/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Sanford had 61,051 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,051 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,532 per sq mi (978 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanford at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Seminole County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 61,051 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.11 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.7845° N, 81.2761° W |
| ZIP codes | 32773, 32771 |
| Official website | sanfordfl.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1263650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanford
- Midway2.8 mi E
- Lake Mary3.3 mi SW
- Heathrow5.6 mi W
- Winter Springs6.2 mi S
- Longwood7.2 mi SW
- DeBary7.3 mi NW
- Black Hammock7.7 mi SE
- Casselberry9.0 mi S
- Deltona9.2 mi NE
- Oviedo10.0 mi SE
- Geneva10.2 mi E
- Fern Park10.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sanford
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Seminole County, Florida.
What is the population of Sanford, FL?
61,051 people lived in Sanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, FL?
The main ZIP code is 32773. Other ZIP codes: 32771.
What is the elevation of Sanford?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanford?
Midway (2.8 mi), Lake Mary (3.3 mi), Heathrow (5.6 mi), Winter Springs (6.2 mi), Longwood (7.2 mi).
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