44870 ZIP Code – Sandusky, Ohio
Located in Sandusky, Ohio, ZIP code 44870 is a large ZIP code within Erie County with a population of approximately 40,067 residents. At $55,588, the median household income here runs below the Ohio average and below the U.S. average. At $137,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 60.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $873, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.7%, well above the national average. About 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 39.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 44824, 43440, 44839.
ZIP Code 44870 Data
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ZIP 44870 vs. Ohio vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 44870 | OH Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 9,667 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $170k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $873 | $889 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 41.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.6% | 22.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 44824 – Castalia
- 43440 – Lakeside Marblehead
- 44839 – Huron
- 44846 – Milan
- 43433 – Gypsum
- 43464 – Vickery
- 43438 – Kelleys Island
- 44847 – Monroeville
- 43452 – Port Clinton
- 44811 – Bellevue
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44824 | CASTALIA | 4,008 | $78,708 |
| 43440 | LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD | 4,099 | $71,641 |
| 44839 | HURON | 12,766 | $71,808 |
| 44846 | MILAN | 3,416 | $82,316 |
| 43433 | GYPSUM | 43 | Not provided |