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Sunbury, OH
City in Delaware County, Ohio.
Population
8,005
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,663
ZIP codes
0
Sunbury and its ZIP codes
Sunbury at a glance
- Sunbury is about 5.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 218th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $108,787, 52% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $374,600 (74% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,649 a month.
Local data for Sunbury, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunbury, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,787
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$374,600
Median rent
$1,649/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
48.3%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,306), Irish Americans (754), Italian Americans (667).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Sunbury.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,804
100,816 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $11,281 per person
How people get to work
Sunbury, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home22.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunbury, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
201
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunbury, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Sunbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GalenaVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| KilbourneCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| WestervilleCity | 8.8 mi | 12.6 |
| DelawareCity | 9.6 mi | 20.2 |
| PowellCity | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| Huber RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| AshleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| WorthingtonCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| MarengoVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Minerva ParkVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Hartford (Croton)Village | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CenterburgVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| RiverleaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Shawnee HillsVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| New AlbanyCity | 14 mi | 20.5 |
| JohnstownCity | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunbury, OH in?
- Sunbury is in Delaware County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Sunbury, OH?
- About 8,005 people live in Sunbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunbury?
- Nearby places include Galena (2.9 mi), Kilbourne (6.1 mi), Westerville (8.8 mi), Delaware (9.6 mi), Powell (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023