City

Sandusky, OH

2 ZIP codes  ·  Erie County  ·  Ohio

👥39,817Population
💰$58,797Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$148,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 15.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 6.2%Race
White71.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Black15.2%
Asian0.7%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma254 (1%)
HS Graduate9,685 (37.4%)
Some College3,141 (12.1%)
Associates3,687 (14.2%)
Bachelors2,539 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree6,619 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,797 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$148,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units19,991
Vacant Units3,075

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Sandusky, OH

Sandusky is a city in Ohio, located in Erie County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,817 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Sandusky is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,797 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly 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 $148,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandusky is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.52%).

Sandusky, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sandusky
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44870 39,817 $58,797 $148,600 $863 7.7% 35.3% 60.4%

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