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Sandusky, MI

City in Sanilac County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48471.

Population

2,694

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,255

ZIP codes

1

Sandusky and its ZIP codes

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Sandusky at a glance

  • Sandusky is about 7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $56,563 a year, 22% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 (51% below Michigan) and median rent is $784 a month.

Local data for Sandusky, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sandusky, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,563

Poverty rate

16.1%

Median home value

$113,800

Median rent

$784/mo

Homeownership

55.4%

Bachelor's or higher

15.6%

Median age

39.1

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (451), Irish Americans (325), Polish Americans (177).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Sandusky.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,984

10,347 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,754

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$320M

FY 2026, $7,870 per person

PPP loans

$17.6M

293 loans, 2,103 jobs reported

Sanilac County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sandusky, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.4%
  • Carpooled11.2%
  • Public transit2.0%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home1.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sandusky, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

349

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

29

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 15°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sandusky, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Sandusky

1 in or overlapping Sandusky. Population shown

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Cities near Sandusky

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SnoverCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.4
CarsonvilleVillage8.2 mi1.2
DeckervilleVillage8.5 mi1.2
ApplegateVillage11 mi1
PeckVillage11 mi1
MarletteCity14 mi1.6
Port SanilacVillage15 mi0.9
CroswellCity15 mi2.4
MelvinVillage16 mi1
Brown CityCity16 mi1.1
Minden CityVillage18 mi1
KingstonVillage18 mi1
LexingtonVillage18 mi1.4
CliffordVillage19 mi1.5
ForestvilleVillage20 mi0.8
YaleCity20 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sandusky, MI in?
Sandusky is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Sandusky, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandusky include 48471.
What is the population of Sandusky, MI?
About 2,694 people live in Sandusky, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sandusky?
Nearby places include Snover (7.2 mi), Carsonville (8.2 mi), Deckerville (8.5 mi), Applegate (11 mi), Peck (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023