Sandusky, OH GIS Map
Sandusky is a city in Erie County, Ohio, with a population of about 24,651. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Erie County
- Population
- 24,651
- Elevation
- 596 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4489, -82.7079
- ZIP codes (2)
- 44870, 44871
- Land area
- 9.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Sandusky, OH
Sandusky 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 and Cleveland. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,095, and the Sandusky metropolitan area had 115,986 residents.
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GIS Data for Sandusky, OH
The Sandusky map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Sandusky without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Sandusky Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
24,606
Households
10,973
Median household income
$50,139
Median age
36.5 years
Median home value
$113,100
Median gross rent
$905/mo
Owner-occupied homes
50.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22%
Below poverty level
25.6%
Land area
9.6 sq mi
Population density
2,554 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Sandusky
Sandusky Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
25,793
April 2020 (estimates base)
25,147
July 2024 estimate
24,174
Change 2010-2020
-2.5%
Change 2020-2024
-3.9%
Photos of Sandusky
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Sandusky
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Sandusky.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Oh Social Security Administration | 252 Wayne St, 44870 | Leased | 8,870 | Aug 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Sandusky
General soil map unit at the city center: Milton-Millsdale-Castalia
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 10.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 77 cm
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Castalia15%
Mollisols · Inceptic Haprendolls
- Millsdale15%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Castalia14%
Mollisols · Inceptic Haprendolls
- Milton12%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Randolph8%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
- Dunbridge6%
Alfisols · Mollic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Sandusky
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Sandusky, Oh weather station, elevation 584 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 34 | 37 | 45 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 23 | 31 | 41 | 53 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 48 | 37 | 28 |
| Precip. in | 1.90 | 1.77 | 2.56 | 3.76 | 3.25 | 3.67 | 3.55 | 3.02 | 3.07 | 2.72 | 2.64 | 2.12 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Sandusky
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Erie County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 61.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Sandusky FAQ
What county is Sandusky in?
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Sandusky, Ohio is located in Erie County.
What is the population of Sandusky?
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Sandusky has a population of about 24,651, making it the number 41 of the 52 Ohio cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Sandusky?
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The elevation of Sandusky is approximately 596 feet (182 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Sandusky?
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ZIP codes for Sandusky include 44870, 44871.
What time zone is Sandusky in?
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Sandusky is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Sandusky from Columbus?
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Sandusky is about 104 miles from Columbus, the capital of Ohio, in a straight line.
What cities are near Sandusky?
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Cities near Sandusky include Put-in-Bay, OH (16 miles); Lorain, OH (27 miles); Elyria, OH (32 miles); Tiffin, OH (34 miles); Ashland, OH (45 miles).
Local notes for Sandusky, OH
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.