Sandston
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia
Sandston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henrico County, Virginia, with 7,779 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland Springs, 2.8 miles N.
- 7,779residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.6 km²
- 789 / sq mipopulation density
- 23250ZIP code
About Sandston
Sandston is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States, just outside the state capital of Richmond. As of the 2020 census, Sandston had a population of 7,779. It was designated a Historic District by Henrico County in 2021.
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Living in Sandston
- Median household income
- $59,238
- Median home value
- $219,900
- Median rent
- $1,211/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Sandston had 7,779 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,779 |
|---|---|
| Density | 789 per sq mi (304 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandston at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Henrico County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,779 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.87 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5131° N, 77.3130° W |
| ZIP code | 23250 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5170256 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandston
- Highland Springs2.8 mi N
- Montrose3.4 mi W
- East Highland Park6.0 mi NW
- Mechanicsville8.4 mi N
- Bensley8.5 mi SW
- Richmond9.0 mi W
- Bellwood10.0 mi SW
- Chamberlayne10.1 mi NW
- Meadowbrook10.5 mi SW
- Lakeside11.3 mi NW
- Dumbarton12.7 mi NW
- Manchester12.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sandston
What county is Sandston in?
Sandston is in Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the population of Sandston, VA?
7,779 people lived in Sandston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandston, VA?
The ZIP code of Sandston is 23250.
What is the elevation of Sandston?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandston?
Highland Springs (2.8 mi), Montrose (3.4 mi), East Highland Park (6.0 mi), Mechanicsville (8.4 mi), Bensley (8.5 mi).
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