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ZIP 44870

Part of Sandusky, OH
Pop. 39,883·Erie County·78th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,569/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
-$382
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ZIP 44870 · $1,569
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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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).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,828/yr
At $1,569/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyErie County
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
40
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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About renting in ZIP 44870

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 44870 covers Sandusky, OH. The median rent here is $1,569/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,082/yr), ZIP 44870 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44870?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44870 (Sandusky, OH) is $1,569. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44870 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44870's median rent of $1,569/mo is $382 (20%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 44870 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44870 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #78 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,569/mo.

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 $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,569/mo in ZIP 44870. The local median household income is $62,082/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44870?

Rent in ZIP 44870 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 44870 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44870 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,569/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44870 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44870 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 44870 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44870 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 44870 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44870 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,569/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 44870's median household income ($62,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44870 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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