ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44870

Part of Sandusky, OH

Pop. 39,883·Erie County·37th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,679/mo

Year-over-Year

+18.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$269

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ZIP 44870 · $1,679

More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,948/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,620

Research median

$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44870 changed +18.1% over the year to August 2026. Across the 188 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,082) is $1,552 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,440); a 4-bedroom is $1,620.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44870. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,148/yr

At $1,679/mo median

Location

CitySandusky

StateOH

CountyErie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 18.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+18.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44870 (Sandusky, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,883

Median income

$62,082

Median age

Renters

39.1%

Age distribution

20.7%

22.8%

23.9%

12.5%

20.1%

Under 1820.7%

18–3422.8%

35–5423.9%

55–6412.5%

65+20.1%

Gender

48.4%

51.6%

Male48.4%

Female51.6%

Race & ethnicity

71.5%

15.2%

White71.5%

Black15.2%

Hispanic5.2%

Asian1.3%

Other6.7%

Education (25+)

37.2%

29.4%

24.9%

No HS diploma8.4%

HS diploma37.2%

Some college29.4%

Bachelor's+24.9%

Housing tenure

60.9%

39.1%

Owner60.9%

Renter39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44870 in Sandusky, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$49,939 → $62,082

up 24.3%

Population

40,018 → 39,883

down 0.3%

Renter share

39.4% → 39.1%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

20.8% → 24.9%

+4.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,939 in 2021 to $62,082 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.8% to 24.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 44870 covers Sandusky, OH. The median rent here is $1,679/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,082/yr), ZIP 44870 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44870?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,679/mo in ZIP 44870. The local median household income is $62,082/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44870?

Rent in ZIP 44870 has risen 18.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44870 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44870 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #37 of 229 at $1,679/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 44870 changed +18.1%, against a typical +4.0% across the 188 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

32%

MODERATE

At $1,679/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 44870's median household income ($62,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44870 32%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.75–3.5%

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