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Upper Sandusky, OH
City in Wyandot County, Ohio.
Population
6,558
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
971
ZIP codes
0
Upper Sandusky and its ZIP codes
Upper Sandusky at a glance
- Upper Sandusky is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 249th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $67,071, 6% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,600 (27% below Ohio) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Upper Sandusky, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upper Sandusky, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,071
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,131), Irish Americans (449), Italian Americans (344).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyandot County. PPP loans are for Upper Sandusky.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,453
10,036 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,381
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $6,499 per person
How people get to work
Upper Sandusky, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upper Sandusky, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upper Sandusky, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Upper Sandusky
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarpsterVillage | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| KirbyVillage | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| NevadaVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| MorralVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| WhartonVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| CareyVillage | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| OceolaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MarseillesVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| SycamoreVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ForestVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| McCutchenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| PattersonVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| VanlueVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount BlanchardVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| New RiegelVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| New BloomingtonVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upper Sandusky, OH in?
- Upper Sandusky is in Wyandot County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Upper Sandusky, OH?
- About 6,558 people live in Upper Sandusky, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upper Sandusky?
- Nearby places include Harpster (5.7 mi), Kirby (7 mi), Nevada (8.1 mi), Morral (9.6 mi), Wharton (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023