Upper Sandusky

City in Wyandot County, Ohio

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Upper Sandusky is a city in Wyandot County, Ohio, with 6,698 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harpster, 6.5 miles S.

About Upper Sandusky

Upper Sandusky is a city in and the county seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States, along the upper Sandusky River. The city lies approximately 59 miles (95 km) south of Toledo and 62 miles (100 km) north of Columbus. The population was 6,698 at the 2020 census.

The city was founded in 1843 and named for an earlier Wyandot village of the same name, which was located nearby. Despite what its name may suggest, Upper Sandusky is actually about 55 miles (89 km) southwest of the city of Sandusky. It was named "Upper" because it is located near the headwaters of the Sandusky River, which flows downriver through the city of Sandusky and empties into Lake Erie.

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Living in Upper Sandusky

Median household income
$67,071
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$804/mo
Median age
37.2
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Upper Sandusky, OH population

Upper Sandusky had 6,698 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,698
Density992 per sq mi (383 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Upper Sandusky at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyWyandot County
TypeCity
Population6,698 (2020)
Land area6.75 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Water area0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²)
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates40.8307° N, 83.2707° W
ZIP code43351
Official websiteuppersanduskyoh.com
Census code (GEOID)3979044

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Upper Sandusky

What county is Upper Sandusky in?

Upper Sandusky is in Wyandot County, Ohio.

What is the population of Upper Sandusky, OH?

6,698 people lived in Upper Sandusky at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Upper Sandusky, OH?

The ZIP code of Upper Sandusky is 43351.

What is the elevation of Upper Sandusky?

846 feet (258 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Upper Sandusky?

Harpster (6.5 mi), Nevada (7.3 mi), Kirby (7.9 mi), Oceola (9.2 mi), Sycamore (9.8 mi).

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