Sandy Hook
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Sandy Hook is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garretts Mill, 1.9 miles NE.
- 168residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 778 / sq mipopulation density
- 21758ZIP code
About Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 188 as of the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $61,655
- Median age
- 31.4
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Sandy Hook had 168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 778 per sq mi (301 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandy Hook at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3285° N, 77.7051° W |
| ZIP code | 21758 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2470175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandy Hook
- Garretts Mill1.9 mi NE
- Harpers Ferry, WV2.0 mi W
- Bolivar, WV2.5 mi W
- Yarrowsburg3.5 mi N
- Dargan3.7 mi NW
- Brownsville4.1 mi NE
- Brunswick4.3 mi E
- Rosemont4.4 mi E
- Lovettsville, VA5.3 mi SE
- Gapland5.7 mi NE
- Burkittsville6.1 mi NE
- Antietam6.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hook
What county is Sandy Hook in?
Sandy Hook is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Sandy Hook, MD?
168 people lived in Sandy Hook at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Hook, MD?
The ZIP code of Sandy Hook is 21758.
What is the elevation of Sandy Hook?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandy Hook?
Garretts Mill (1.9 mi), Harpers Ferry (2.0 mi), Bolivar (2.5 mi), Yarrowsburg (3.5 mi), Dargan (3.7 mi).
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