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Sanford, VA
Census-designated place in Accomack County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23426.
Population
44
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
1
Sanford and its ZIP codes
Sanford at a glance
- Sanford is 93% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Sanford, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Sanford.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,543
12,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $12,409 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sanford, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,660
13.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanford, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sanford
1 in or overlapping Sanford. Population shown
Cities near Sanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaxisTown | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Makemie ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| HallwoodTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak HallCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| TemperancevilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| BloxomTown | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MappsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| New ChurchCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| NelsoniaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.9 |
| WattsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Modest TownCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Pocomoke City, MDCity | 9.5 mi | 3.8 |
| ParksleyTown | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitesvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Lee MontCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanford, VA in?
- Sanford is in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Sanford, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sanford include 23426.
- What is the population of Sanford, VA?
- About 44 people live in Sanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanford?
- Nearby places include Saxis (3.5 mi), Makemie Park (4.1 mi), Hallwood (5.1 mi), Oak Hall (6 mi), Temperanceville (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023