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Fremont, OH
City in Sandusky County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43420.
Population
15,835
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,858
ZIP codes
1
Fremont and its ZIP codes
Fremont at a glance
- Fremont is about 6.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 117th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $47,024, 34% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (45% below Ohio) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Fremont, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools12
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing7
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Fremont, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,024
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,529), Mexican Americans (2,309), Irish Americans (1,843).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandusky County. PPP loans are for Fremont.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,648
24,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,099
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$474M
FY 2026, $8,051 per person
PPP loans
$88.1M
860 loans, 10,363 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fremont, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fremont, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fremont, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Fremont
1 in or overlapping Fremont. Population shown
Cities near Fremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stony PrairieCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.6 |
| BallvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Wightmans GroveCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| LindseyVillage | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| HessvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Green SpringsVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Old FortCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ClydeCity | 8.3 mi | 5.2 |
| HelenaVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| VickeryCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BurgoonVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BettsvilleVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak HarborVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| GibsonburgVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort SenecaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KansasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fremont, OH in?
- Fremont is in Sandusky County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Fremont, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fremont include 43420.
- What is the population of Fremont, OH?
- About 15,835 people live in Fremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fremont?
- Nearby places include Stony Prairie (1.2 mi), Ballville (2.7 mi), Wightmans Grove (6 mi), Lindsey (7 mi), Hessville (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023