Sandusky
City in Erie County, Ohio
Sandusky is a city in Erie County, Ohio, with 25,095 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marblehead, 5.5 miles N.
- 25,095residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 25.0 km²
- 2,604 / sq mipopulation density
- 44870ZIP code
About Sandusky
Sandusky ( san-DUSS-kee) is a city in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Sandusky is located roughly midway between Toledo (45 miles (72 km) west) and Cleveland (50 miles (80 km) east). At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,095, and the Sandusky metropolitan area had 115,986 residents.
Sandusky was established in the early 19th century and developed as a port city at the head of Sandusky Bay. It is home to Cedar Point, one of the most popular amusement parks in the world, as well as water parks including Cedar Point Shores, Castaway Bay, Great Wolf Lodge, and Kalahari. The owner of Cedar Point, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, is the largest employer of Sandusky and maintains significant administrative operations within the city.
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Living in Sandusky
- Median household income
- $50,139
- Median home value
- $113,100
- Median rent
- $905/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Sandusky had 25,095 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,095 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,604 per sq mi (1,006 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandusky at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,095 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.64 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Water area | 12.19 sq mi (31.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4559° N, 82.7144° W |
| ZIP code | 44870 |
| Official website | ci.sandusky.oh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3970380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandusky
- Marblehead5.5 mi N
- Castalia5.8 mi SW
- Bay View5.8 mi W
- Lakeside6.2 mi N
- Crystal Rock6.6 mi W
- Bloomingville6.8 mi S
- Huron8.8 mi SE
- Whites Landing9.4 mi W
- Kelleys Island10.1 mi N
- Port Clinton12.2 mi W
- Milan12.9 mi SE
- Vickery13.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sandusky
What county is Sandusky in?
Sandusky is in Erie County, Ohio.
What is the population of Sandusky, OH?
25,095 people lived in Sandusky at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandusky, OH?
The ZIP code of Sandusky is 44870.
What is the elevation of Sandusky?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandusky?
Marblehead (5.5 mi), Castalia (5.8 mi), Bay View (5.8 mi), Lakeside (6.2 mi), Crystal Rock (6.6 mi).
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