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Sandy, PA
Census-designated place in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,497
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,078
ZIP codes
0
Sandy and its ZIP codes
Sandy at a glance
- Sandy is about 3.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,348, 44% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,600 (37% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $932 a month.
Local data for Sandy, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandy, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,348
Poverty rate
41.1%
Median home value
$160,600
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (569), Puerto Ricans (370), Irish Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clearfield County. PPP loans are for Sandy.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,602
29,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$544M
FY 2026, $6,750 per person
How people get to work
Sandy, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandy, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sandy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuBoisCity | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| OklahomaCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Falls CreekBorough | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| SykesvilleBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.6 |
| LuthersburgCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Treasure LakeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 12.6 |
| TroutvilleBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ReynoldsvilleBorough | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| BrockwayBorough | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| CrenshawCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Big RunBorough | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GrampianBorough | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PunxsutawneyBorough | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| CurwensvilleBorough | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| MahaffeyBorough | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandy, PA in?
- Sandy is in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Sandy, PA?
- About 1,497 people live in Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandy?
- Nearby places include DuBois (1.3 mi), Oklahoma (1.9 mi), Falls Creek (3 mi), Sykesville (4.9 mi), Luthersburg (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023