Sanborn
City in O'Brien County, Iowa

Sanborn is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, with 1,392 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,552 ft (473 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Archer, 6.4 miles SW.
- 1,392residents (2020 Census)
- 1,552 ftelevation · 473 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 741 / sq mipopulation density
- 51248ZIP code
About Sanborn
Sanborn is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,392 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Sanborn
- Median household income
- $59,417
- Median home value
- $168,500
- Median rent
- $954/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Sanborn had 1,392 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,392 |
|---|---|
| Density | 741 per sq mi (286 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanborn at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | O'Brien County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,392 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.88 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1814° N, 95.6553° W |
| ZIP code | 51248 |
| Official website | sanborniowa.com/index.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1970410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanborn
- Archer6.4 mi SW
- Primghar6.8 mi S
- Melvin7.6 mi N
- Hartley9.0 mi E
- Sheldon9.5 mi W
- Ashton11.2 mi NW
- Paullina14.0 mi S
- Hospers14.6 mi SW
- Matlock14.7 mi W
- Sibley15.8 mi N
- Sutherland16.5 mi SE
- Everly17.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sanborn
What county is Sanborn in?
Sanborn is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What is the population of Sanborn, IA?
1,392 people lived in Sanborn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanborn, IA?
The ZIP code of Sanborn is 51248.
What is the elevation of Sanborn?
1,552 feet (473 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanborn?
Archer (6.4 mi), Primghar (6.8 mi), Melvin (7.6 mi), Hartley (9.0 mi), Sheldon (9.5 mi).
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