Sanford, Michigan

Sanford: human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America

About

Sanford is a city located in the county of Midland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 859 and a population density of 214 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 845 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Sanford

Population 845 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
County Midland County
Postal code 48657
Area 4.01 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.6728,-84.3806
Altitude 630 feet / 192 meters
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 09:31:54 (17th April 2026)
Density 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.66% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Sanford is located at 43°40'22"N 84°22'50"W (43.6728100, -84.3805500).

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Weather

70°F
Partly Sunny
1 to 7 mph E Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 1 to 7 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sanford decreased by 1.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 859 - census
2011 862 0.35% estimation process
2012 858 -0.47% estimation process
2013 852 -0.7% estimation process
2014 852 0% estimation process
2015 853 0.12% estimation process
2016 850 -0.35% estimation process
2017 847 -0.35% estimation process
2018 842 -0.59% estimation process
2019 844 0.24% estimation process
2020 845 0.12% estimation process
Sanford zip code is 48657. County name: Midland, County fips: 26111

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sanford, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
171492 Northwood University Midland (MI) 48640-2398

Nearby Transit Stations (14)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sanford, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
BCY Bay City, MI 1124 Washington Avenue BUS
SGW Saginaw, MI 511 Johnson Street BUS
OWO Owosso, MI 109 Comstock Street BUS
BGP Big Rapids, Michigan 14342 Northland Dr. BUS
DRD Durand Union Station 200 South Railroad St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Sanford.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sanford Post Office Sanford (MI) 48657

Other places with the same name (7)

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  • Sanford, North Carolina city in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 30,361 people.
  • Sanford, Maine city in York County, Maine, United States with a population of 21,253 people.
  • Sanford, New York town in Broome County, New York, United States with a population of 2,275 people.
  • Sanford, Colorado Statutory Town in Conejos County, Colorado, United States with a population of 900 people.
  • Sanford, Alabama town in Covington County, Alabama, United States with a population of 259 people.
  • Sanford, Texas town in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States with a population of 155 people.

Other cities in Midland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Midland County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Midland 41,616 The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.
Lockport 3,714 Township in St.
Edenville 2,555 Township in Midland County, Michigan
Porter 2,447 Township in Midland County, Michigan
Hope 1,373 Township in Midland County, Michigan
Coleman 1,206 City in Midland County, Michigan, United States