Skip to content
Something wrong? Let us know

Checked

Sandusky County, OH

14 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Sandusky County, Ohio.

Population

58,778

Land area

408sq mi

People per sq mi

144

ZIP codes

9

Cities and towns in Sandusky County

Full map

Sandusky County at a glance

  • Sandusky County is 50% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,295, 13% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (25% below Ohio) and median rent is $783 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Fremont (15,835), Clyde (6,331) and Ballville (3,929).

Local data for Sandusky County, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sandusky County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,295

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median home value

$160,700

Prices +1.3% in a year

Median rent

$783/mo

Homeownership

73.4%

Bachelor's or higher

18.4%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,824), Irish Americans (6,172), Mexican Americans (5,441).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, -0.8 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

$112M

1,460 loans, 13,151 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$112K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home4.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sandusky County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

419

Most often 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 zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sandusky County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.7%

U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sandusky County

Population shown

·

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Sandusky County, OH?
Fremont is the largest city or town in Sandusky County, with about 15,835 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Sandusky County?
Sandusky County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 43407, 43410, 43420, 43431, 43435.
What is the population of Sandusky County, OH?
About 58,778 people live in Sandusky County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Sandusky County?
Sandusky County borders Wood County, Erie County, Huron County, Seneca County, Ottawa County.

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

Share: