Sandyston
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sandyston is a township in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 1,977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Layton, 0.6 miles NW.
- 1,977residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 41.3 sq miland area · 107.0 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 07851main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sandyston
Sandyston Township is a small rural township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located in the northwestern part of the state near the Pennsylvania border. The township is surrounded by and part of many national and state parks. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 1,977, a decrease of 21 (−1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,998, which in turn reflected an increase of 173 (+9.5%) from the 1,825 counted in the 2000 census. Sandyston's growth in recent years has been attributed to the influx of people from more urban parts of the state and even New York City, located less than 75 miles (121 km) away.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Sandyston Township 26th on its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.
Sandyston was first formed by royal charter on February 26, 1762, from portions of Walpack Township. Sandyston was incorporated as a township on February 21, 1798, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as part of the initial group of 104 townships incorporated in the state.
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Living in Sandyston
- Median household income
- $104,219
- Median home value
- $337,400
- Median rent
- $1,750/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Sandyston had 1,977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandyston at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,977 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.30 sq mi (107.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2136° N, 74.8135° W |
| ZIP codes | 07851, 07826 |
| Official website | sandystontownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403765700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandyston
- Layton0.6 mi NW
- Frankford5.2 mi SE
- Birchwood Lakes, PA5.7 mi NW
- Branchville5.7 mi SE
- Delaware, PA6.2 mi W
- Montague6.3 mi NE
- Crandon Lakes6.4 mi S
- Walpack7.5 mi SW
- Milford, PA7.6 mi N
- Pocono Ranch Lands, PA7.7 mi W
- Ross Corner7.8 mi SE
- Hampton8.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Sandyston
What county is Sandyston in?
Sandyston is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Sandyston, NJ?
1,977 people lived in Sandyston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandyston, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07851. Other ZIP codes: 07826.
What is the elevation of Sandyston?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandyston?
Layton (0.6 mi), Frankford (5.2 mi), Birchwood Lakes (5.7 mi), Branchville (5.7 mi), Delaware (6.2 mi).
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