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Sandusky, OH
City in Erie County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44870.
Population
24,606
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,554
ZIP codes
1
Sandusky and its ZIP codes
Sandusky at a glance
- Sandusky is about 8.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 66th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $50,139, 30% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,100 (47% below Ohio) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Sandusky, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools7
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants117
- Affordable Housing6
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places111
Housing and community stats
Sandusky, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,139
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,633), Irish Americans (2,944), Italian Americans (1,509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Sandusky.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,123
36,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$615M
FY 2026, $8,127 per person
How people get to work
Sandusky, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit7.2%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandusky, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
414
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone111 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandusky, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Sandusky
1 in or overlapping Sandusky. Population shown
Cities near Sandusky
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarbleheadVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Bay ViewVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CastaliaVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| BloomingvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Crystal RockCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| HuronCity | 8.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Whites LandingCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Kelleys IslandVillage | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| MilanVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Port ClintonCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| MitiwangaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| VickeryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Beulah BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0 |
| BellevueCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| MonroevilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandusky, OH in?
- Sandusky is in Erie County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Sandusky, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandusky include 44870.
- What is the population of Sandusky, OH?
- About 24,606 people live in Sandusky, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandusky?
- Nearby places include Marblehead (4.7 mi), Bay View (6.3 mi), Castalia (6.4 mi), Lakeside (6.5 mi), Bloomingville (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023