Erie County GIS Maps
Erie County, Ohio, has 75,622 residents and covers 251.4 square miles. The population declined 1.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Erie County is 39043.
Sandusky is the county's largest population center. Erie County also includes 7 zip codes, 10 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Erie County Trends
- Population
- 75,622▾
- Median Home Value
- $183,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 14,081▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Erie County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Erie County Population
Erie County had 75,622 residents in 2020. That was 1.9% lower than in 2010. Erie County had 3,929 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 301 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Sandusky, Vermilion and Huron.
Population Trend in Erie County OH
Erie County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Erie County Zip Codes
Erie County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Sandusky (44870), Vermilion (44089) and Huron (44839). Sandusky is the largest zip by population, with about 40,416 residents or 53% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 91% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Erie County OH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44870 | Sandusky | 40,416 | ▾ -1.5% |
| 44089 | Vermilion | 15,899 | — 0% |
| 44839 | Huron | 12,472 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 44824 | Castalia | 3,882 | ▾ -4.4% |
| 44846 | Milan | 3,322 | ▴ 0.6% |
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Erie County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Erie County Demographics
Erie County has a median age of 45.2, which makes the county a little older than Ohio overall. About 20% of residents are under 18, while 23% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Erie County OH
Median Age
45.2
Under 18
20%
Age 65+
23%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
Erie County School Districts
Erie County is served by 10 public school districts with 14,081 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Sandusky City, Perkins Local and Bellevue City. Those three districts account for about 47% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Erie County OH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky City School District | 3,105 | 22.1% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Perkins Local School District | 1,868 | 13.3% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Bellevue City School District | 1,694 | 12% | ▾ -4.6% |
| Firelands Local School District | 1,661 | 11.8% | ▾ -3.8% |
| Vermilion Local School District | 1,602 | 11.4% | ▾ -3.8% |
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Erie County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Erie County Housing & Real Estate
Erie County has a median home value of $183,900 and a median gross rent of $882. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Ohio median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $282,400 and homes spent about 41 days on the market.
Erie County Housing Mix
Erie County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Erie County Housing Trends
Erie County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Erie County, OH
Erie County has 4,065 business listings across 662 categories. The largest categories in Erie County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (92, 2.3%), Parks & Recreation (80, 2.0%), and Hotels (72, 1.8%). The full Erie County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Erie County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Erie County, OH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 92 | 2.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 80 | 2.0% |
| Hotels | 72 | 1.8% |
| Amusement Park | 68 | 1.7% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 54 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 50 | 1.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 50 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 50 | 1.2% |
| Restaurants | 45 | 1.1% |
| Contractors | 42 | 1.0% |
Erie County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Huron |
| Sandpiper Cove Apartments | Accommodation | Huron |
| Bowens & Associates | Accountant | Sandusky |
| Barzebo | Active Life | Sandusky |
| Sandusky Massotherapy | Acupuncture | Sandusky |
| BrightView Sandusky Addiction Treatment Center | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Sandusky |
| Cirilla's | Adult Entertainment | Sandusky |
| Mark Advertising | Advertising Agency | Sandusky |
| K&J's Goat Farm | Agricultural Cooperatives | Vermilion |
| Ag-Pro | Agricultural Service | Milan |
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Erie County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Erie County Basemaps
Erie County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Erie County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Erie County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.