Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina
Sanford is a city in Lee County, North Carolina, with 30,261 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Broadway, 7.2 miles E.
- 30,261residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 34.6 sq miland area · 89.5 km²
- 876 / sq mipopulation density
- 27330ZIP code
About Sanford
Sanford is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, North Carolina, United States. Since its incorporation in 1874, Sanford has been an active railroad and industrial center, known as one of the nation's largest producers of brick and pottery products. Its population was 30,261 at the 2020 census. The geographic center of North Carolina is located northwest of the city, in Chatham County.
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Living in Sanford
- Median household income
- $57,586
- Median home value
- $245,400
- Median rent
- $1,052/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Sanford had 30,261 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,261 |
|---|---|
| Density | 876 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanford at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,261 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.55 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4938° N, 79.1765° W |
| ZIP code | 27330 |
| Official website | sanfordnc.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3759280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanford
- Broadway7.2 mi E
- Gulf7.3 mi NW
- Moncure10.8 mi NE
- Goldston11.0 mi NW
- Cameron12.6 mi S
- Barbecue14.0 mi SE
- Mamers14.7 mi E
- Pittsboro15.9 mi N
- Spout Springs16.9 mi SE
- Vass17.7 mi S
- Carthage17.7 mi SW
- Anderson Creek19.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sanford
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Lee County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sanford, NC?
30,261 people lived in Sanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, NC?
The ZIP code of Sanford is 27330.
What is the elevation of Sanford?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanford?
Broadway (7.2 mi), Gulf (7.3 mi), Moncure (10.8 mi), Goldston (11.0 mi), Cameron (12.6 mi).
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