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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43449

Ottawa County · Sandusky, OH

Typical home value

$207,099[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.1%
vs metro
-22.5%
vs state
-5.3%
ZIP 43449 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43449 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 43449 is worth $207,099 — 22.5% below the Sandusky, OH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,291[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ottawa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
7,572[3]
Median household income
$71,083[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ottawa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-9[5]
Moved in
1,160
Moved out
1,169

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Oak Harbor High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Benton Carroll Salem Local

    649 students

  • R C Waters Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Benton Carroll Salem Local

    360 students

  • Oak Harbor Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Benton Carroll Salem Local

    327 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,047
Loan principal$165,679
Down payment$41,420
Total interest paid$211,315

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,411
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
27th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43449?
The typical home in 43449 is worth $207,099, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43449?
Home values in 43449 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 43449?
The effective property tax rate in 43449 is 1.1% — roughly $2,291 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43449?
ZIP code 43449 has a population of 7,572 and a median household income of $71,083.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Genoa, OH

    Typical home
    $206,692
    Gross yield
  • Elmore, OH

    Typical home
    $218,628
    Gross yield
  • Clay Center, OH

    Typical home
    $219,506
    Gross yield
  • Sandusky, OH

    Typical home
    $180,952
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Castalia, OH

    Typical home
    $236,252
    Gross yield
  • OH

    Typical home
    $251,781
    Gross yield

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