Sanford, AL ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Sanford, Alabama: 36420 and 36421. Together they are home to 20,262 residents in 7,807 households. That is more than the 232 people counted inside Sanford town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $49,347 in 36420 to $65,801 in 36421.
Sanford town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 232 |
| Households | 84 |
| Median household income | $52,875 |
| Median home value | $218,300 |
| Median age | 50.2 |
| Median rent | $642 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,262 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,807 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,347 (36420) to $65,801 (36421) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,474 |
| Homeowners | 77.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 9,289 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Sanford: 36421 ($65,801)
- Most residents: 36420 (10,463 people)
- Highest homeownership: 36421 (80.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 36421 (31.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 36420 (9.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 36420 (41.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 36421 ($170,900)
Every ZIP code in Sanford
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36420 | Andalusia | 10,463 | 3,951 | $49,347 | $167,800 | 74.0% | 31.0% | 9.3% | 9 | 5,360 | 1% of its land |
| 36421 | Andalusia | 9,799 | 3,856 | $65,801 | $170,900 | 80.6% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 8 | 4,748 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Sanford when at least 10% of its land lies inside Sanford town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Sanford. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Sanford.
Counties
- Covington County — 10 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Andalusia — 2 ZIP codes
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EDDM guides
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Sanford, AL?
- 36420 and 36421. A ZIP code is listed for Sanford when at least 10% of its land lies inside Sanford town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Sanford.
- What is the population of Sanford, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 232 residents inside Sanford town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Sanford hold 20,262 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Sanford, AL?
- $52,875 inside Sanford town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $49,347 to $65,801.
- Which Sanford ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 36421, at $65,801, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Sanford, AL?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 9,289 residential and 812 business mailboxes.
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