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Sandyfield, NC
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Population
763
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
242
ZIP codes
0
Sandyfield and its ZIP codes
Sandyfield at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $41,667 a year, 42% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,100 (76% below North Carolina) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for Sandyfield, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandyfield, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,667
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$69,100
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
3.9%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (113), Irish Americans (23), German Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Sandyfield.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,052
14,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$411M
FY 2026, $8,113 per person
How people get to work
Sandyfield, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandyfield, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
473
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandyfield, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Sandyfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ArcadiaTown | 1.5 mi | 2.2 |
| RiegelwoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.1 |
| DelcoCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 11.6 |
| BoltonTown | 7.3 mi | 3.2 |
| NorthwestCity | 9 mi | 7.2 |
| Sandy CreekTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake WaccamawTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| AtkinsonTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| NavassaTown | 17 mi | 13.3 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| HallsboroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| BelvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| LelandTown | 20 mi | 28.4 |
| White LakeTown | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandyfield, NC in?
- Sandyfield is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Sandyfield, NC?
- About 763 people live in Sandyfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandyfield?
- Nearby places include East Arcadia (1.5 mi), Riegelwood (4.9 mi), Delco (5.6 mi), Kelly (5.9 mi), Bolton (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023