City

Sandusky, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanilac County  ·  Michigan

👥5,518Population
💰$62,661Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,618 (43%)
Some College488 (13%)
Associates541 (14.4%)
Bachelors412 (11%)
Graduate Degree670 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 13%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,661 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units2,556
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Sandusky, MI

Sandusky is a city in Michigan, located in Sanilac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,518 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Sandusky is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,661 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sandusky is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandusky is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.34%).

Sandusky, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Sandusky
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48471 5,518 $62,661 $129,700 $733 6.3% 28.8% 71.7%