Sanford
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia
Sanford is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Accomack County, Virginia, with 168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saxis, 3.0 miles W.
- 168residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 59 / sq mipopulation density
- 23426ZIP code
About Sanford
Sanford is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in 2010. Per the 2020 census, the population was 168.
Pocomoke Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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Living in Sanford
- Median household income
- $61,250
- Median home value
- $133,800
- Median age
- 71.8
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Sanford had 168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 59 per sq mi (23 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanford at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.85 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9331° N, 75.6686° W |
| ZIP code | 23426 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5170352 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanford
- Saxis3.0 mi W
- Makemie Park4.8 mi E
- Hallwood5.8 mi SE
- Temperanceville6.3 mi E
- Oak Hall6.6 mi E
- Bloxom7.6 mi S
- Mappsville8.3 mi SE
- New Church8.4 mi NE
- Nelsonia8.8 mi SE
- Atlantic9.1 mi E
- Wattsville9.6 mi E
- Modest Town9.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sanford
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Sanford, VA?
168 people lived in Sanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, VA?
The ZIP code of Sanford is 23426.
What is the elevation of Sanford?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanford?
Saxis (3.0 mi), Makemie Park (4.8 mi), Hallwood (5.8 mi), Temperanceville (6.3 mi), Oak Hall (6.6 mi).
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