44870 ZIP Code
Sandusky, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 44870 |
| City/Town: | Sandusky |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,067 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,588 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,310 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,999 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,500 |
| Land Area: | 60.7 sq miles
157.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 23.0 sq miles
59.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4195, -82.7132 |
Population Information (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,067 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,211 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,856 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,303 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,215 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,503 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,457 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,192 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,774 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,467 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,795 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,806 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,696 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,603 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,335 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 921 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $873 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,999 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,198 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,801 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,725 | 62.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,473 | 37.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,397 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 549 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,367 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,189 | 35.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,921 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,807 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,393 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,171 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (44870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,588 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,959 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,985 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,310 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,254 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,717 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,526 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,223 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,405 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,336 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 863 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 113 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,586 | 73.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,572 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 149 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 351 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 858 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,540 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,129 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,092 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,169 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 639 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 237 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (44870 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,297 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 721 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,595 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,798 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,294 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,246 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,239 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,675 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 670 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 663 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (44870 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,444 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,821 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 152 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 346 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 508 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (44870 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 225 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 822 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,388 | 18.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 309 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,017 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,006 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 329 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 883 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 731 | 3.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,708 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,725 | 14.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,053 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 521 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,972 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,553 | 63.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,595 | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,331 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (44870 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,801 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,735 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,457 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,225 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 945 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,956 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (44870 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,511 | 67.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 854 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 860 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,240 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,048 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 903 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,236 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 347 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (44870 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 362 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 908 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,530 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,427 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,073 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,551 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,524 | 17.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,289 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,318 | 26.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (44870 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 380 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,358 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,654 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,564 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,623 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 420 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (44870 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,919 | 69.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 524 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,486 | 26.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 133 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 89 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (44870 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,490 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,878 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,167 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,663 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (44870 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 704 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,792 | 26.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,377 | 22.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,031 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,589 | 14.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 930 | 8.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 264 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (44870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,163 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $490 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $873 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,198 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,105 | 35.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,649 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,617 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,873 | 34.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,579 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,330 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (44870 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,780 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,219 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,841 | 43.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 594 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,970 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,955 | 37.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (44870 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,236 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 708 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 379 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,720 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,994 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,435 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,630 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,201 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,303 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,208 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 413 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,473 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,322 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (44870 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,261 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,424 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,907 | 65.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,474 | 33.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 253 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (44870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,553 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 294 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 514 | 174.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 514 | 174.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 514 | 174.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 116 | 39.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 94 | 32.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 98 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 1.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (44870 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,764 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,378 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,386 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 582 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 389 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 298 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 117 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (44870 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,198 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,711 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Sandusky, OH44870