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44870

Sandusky, OH

Total Population
40,067
Median Household Income
$55,588
Median Home Value
$137,500
Median Rent
$873

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$55,588
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$137,500
100.3% above state median
Rent
$873
100% above state median
Median Age
40.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sandusky, OH

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 7.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$55,588
-26.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-39,271,354
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.25 people

Total Households
17,198
Family Households
35.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
32.9%
#2 Industry
Education
32.5%
#3 Industry
Arts,
10.2%
Total Employed Residents:10,292

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
182 workers
Public Transit
0.8%
152 workers
Total Commuting Workers:17,945
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.5%
18,717 employed
Labor Force
20,254
1,526 unemployed
Median Age
40.0 years
Per Capita Income
$33,146
Poverty Rate
14.6%

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