Sandy Springs
Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina

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.
- 1,002residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 349 / sq mipopulation density
- 29670ZIP code
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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Living in Sandy Springs
- Median household income
- $70,833
- Median home value
- $309,700
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Sandy Springs had 1,002 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,002 |
|---|---|
| Density | 349 per sq mi (135 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandy Springs at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,002 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.87 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6025° N, 82.7509° W |
| ZIP code | 29670 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4563655 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandy Springs
- La France1.4 mi NW
- Pendleton3.2 mi NW
- Northlake4.4 mi SE
- Centerville5.5 mi S
- Clemson6.6 mi NW
- Clemson University7.0 mi NW
- Central7.8 mi N
- Anderson8.3 mi SE
- Homeland Park10.9 mi SE
- Utica11.1 mi NW
- Norris11.3 mi N
- Cateechee11.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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