Map of Sanborn city, North Dakota

Sanborn is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 161 at the 2020 census. Sanborn was founded in 1879.

Sanborn city overview:
Name:	Sanborn city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	North Dakota
County:	Barnes County
Founded:	1879
Elevation:	1,450 ft (442 m)
Total Area:	0.60 sq mi (1.55 km²)
Land Area:	0.60 sq mi (1.55 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	161
Population Density:	268.33/sq mi (103.66/km²)
ZIP code:	58480
Area code:	701
FIPS code:	3870380
GNISfeature ID:	1031334

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History

A post office has been in operation at Sanborn since 1879. The city was named in honor of J. N. Sanborn, an early settler. The town was an early contender for the county seat of Barnes County, but lost this role to Valley City in 1880. Its population declined after better roads allowed nearby farmers to trade in Valley City instead.