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Sanford, FL
City in Seminole County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32771, 32773.
Population
63,730
Land area
24.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,650
ZIP codes
2
Sanford and its ZIP codes
Sanford at a glance
- Sanford is about 6.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- Households here earn a median of $66,891 a year, 10% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,300 (14% below Florida) and median rent is $1,609 a month.
Local data for Sanford, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sanford, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,891
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$309,300
Median rent
$1,609/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (7,018), German Americans (4,561), Irish Americans (4,253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seminole County. PPP loans are for Sanford.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,006
214,336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,730
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $5,987 per person
How people get to work
Sanford, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sanford, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,283
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 49°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanford, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Sanford
2 in or overlapping Sanford. Population shown
Cities near Sanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake MaryCity | 4.2 mi | 9.1 |
| HeathrowCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Winter SpringsCity | 6.9 mi | 14.9 |
| DeBaryCity | 7 mi | 19 |
| LongwoodCity | 7.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Black HammockCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 11.1 |
| DeltonaCity | 8 mi | 37.3 |
| CasselberryCity | 9.5 mi | 7 |
| OviedoCity | 9.9 mi | 15.5 |
| Fern ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| Orange CityCity | 10 mi | 7.8 |
| Altamonte SpringsCity | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.7 |
| Wekiwa SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| GoldenrodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanford, FL in?
- Sanford is in Seminole County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Sanford, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sanford include 32771, 32773.
- What is the population of Sanford, FL?
- About 63,730 people live in Sanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanford?
- Nearby places include Midway (2.8 mi), Lake Mary (4.2 mi), Heathrow (5.8 mi), Winter Springs (6.9 mi), DeBary (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023