Sandy Springs

Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Sandy Springs, South Carolina
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Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anderson County, South Carolina, with 1,002 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La France, 1.4 miles NW.

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,002.

It is located on U.S. Route 76 between Anderson and Clemson. The name comes from a literal spring in the sands.

It is the birthplace of Freddie Stowers, the only African-American to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.

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Median household income
$70,833
Median home value
$309,700
Median rent
$976/mo
Median age
36.5
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Sandy Springs, SC population

Sandy Springs had 1,002 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,002
Density349 per sq mi (135 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sandy Springs at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyAnderson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,002 (2020)
Land area2.87 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates34.6025° N, 82.7509° W
ZIP code29670
Census code (GEOID)4563655

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sandy Springs

What county is Sandy Springs in?

Sandy Springs is in Anderson County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Sandy Springs, SC?

1,002 people lived in Sandy Springs at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Springs, SC?

The ZIP code of Sandy Springs is 29670.

What is the elevation of Sandy Springs?

797 feet (243 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sandy Springs?

La France (1.4 mi), Pendleton (3.2 mi), Northlake (4.4 mi), Centerville (5.5 mi), Clemson (6.6 mi).

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