Sandusky
City in Sanilac County, Michigan

Sandusky is a city in Sanilac County, Michigan, with 2,709 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Snover, 6.8 miles W.
- 2,709residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,262 / sq mipopulation density
- 48471ZIP code
About Sandusky
Sandusky is the most populous city and county seat of Sanilac County, Michigan.
As of the 2020 census, Sandusky had a population of 2,709.
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Living in Sandusky
- Median household income
- $56,563
- Median home value
- $113,800
- Median rent
- $784/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Sandusky had 2,709 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,709 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,262 per sq mi (487 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandusky at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanilac County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,709 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4202° N, 82.8330° W |
| ZIP code | 48471 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2671540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandusky
- Snover6.8 mi W
- Carsonville8.0 mi E
- Deckerville8.6 mi NE
- Applegate10.6 mi SE
- Peck11.2 mi S
- Marlette14.0 mi SW
- Port Sanilac14.5 mi E
- Croswell14.9 mi SE
- Melvin16.2 mi S
- Brown City16.4 mi SW
- Kingston17.7 mi W
- Minden City17.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sandusky
What county is Sandusky in?
Sandusky is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
What is the population of Sandusky, MI?
2,709 people lived in Sandusky at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandusky, MI?
The ZIP code of Sandusky is 48471.
What is the elevation of Sandusky?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandusky?
Snover (6.8 mi), Carsonville (8.0 mi), Deckerville (8.6 mi), Applegate (10.6 mi), Peck (11.2 mi).
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