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Sandy Hook, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06482.
Population
9,863
Land area
16.1sq mi
People per sq mi
614
ZIP codes
1
Sandy Hook and its ZIP codes
Sandy Hook at a glance
- By population, it ranks 37th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $160,814, 68% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $501,200 (37% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,866 a month.
Local data for Sandy Hook, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandy Hook, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,814
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$501,200
Median rent
$1,866/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
60.9%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,511), Irish Americans (2,070), German Americans (1,749).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Sandy Hook.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$19.8M
256 loans, 1,534 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sandy Hook, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandy Hook, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandy Hook, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sandy Hook
1 in or overlapping Sandy Hook. Population shown
Cities near Sandy Hook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| NewtownBorough | 4.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Heritage VillageCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.7 |
| HawleyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| DodgingtownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SheltonCity | 7.7 mi | 30.6 |
| DerbyCity | 8.9 mi | 5.1 |
| AnsoniaCity | 9 mi | 6 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Woodbury CenterCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Brookfield CenterCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.2 |
| NaugatuckBorough | 10 mi | 16.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandy Hook, CT in?
- Sandy Hook is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Sandy Hook, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandy Hook include 06482.
- What is the population of Sandy Hook, CT?
- About 9,863 people live in Sandy Hook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandy Hook?
- Nearby places include East Village (4.1 mi), Botsford (4.2 mi), Newtown (4.6 mi), Heritage Village (5.3 mi), Stepney (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023