ZIP Code 44871 in Sandusky, OH

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Sandusky, Ohio
County:Erie County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:50:17 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:419 / 567
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.4486, -82.7084
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44871 Sandusky, OH - Commercial Mail Facility

ZIP Code 44871, Sandusky

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationErie County, OH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points578 (241 businesses)
PO Boxes337
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 44870
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code has zero residential population but serves 337 PO Boxes and 241 business delivery points
  • All street delivery records (108 total) are located on a single street, Caldwell Street, with UNIT designators for a multi-tenant building
  • The facility serves 15 business establishments employing 330 workers, indicating a concentrated commercial center
  • Sandusky has a separate standard ZIP code (44870) for residential mail delivery, making 44871 a business-only facility
  • Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, this location includes city carrier delivery service to business addresses

Facility Overview

ZIP code 44871 serves a business and commercial district in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. This PO Box-classified ZIP operates as a specialized facility serving 337 PO Boxes and 241 business delivery points, with zero residential population within its boundaries. The postal facility is located on Caldwell Street, where a single building complex houses multiple business units.

Business District Operations

Despite its PO Box classification, 44871 includes street delivery service. All 108 street address records belong to Caldwell Street, with UNIT designators indicating a multi-tenant commercial building. The presence of 15 business establishments employing 330 workers suggests this ZIP serves as a concentrated business center, possibly a commercial office complex or business park.

Mailing to Sandusky

Sandusky residents and households receive mail through the neighboring standard ZIP code 44870. ZIP 44871 functions specifically as a business mail facility, separating commercial mail operations from residential delivery. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, and city carrier delivery is available in the broader Sandusky area.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building Complex Commercial Units

Single street serving a multi-unit commercial building with 108 business delivery points.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 44871 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 655 people with an annual payroll of $21,988,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,610Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:16Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,662,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$21,988,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:655Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 44871 is located in Erie County, Ohio, within the Sandusky, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41780) and Ohio's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 77,079 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 44871. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sandusky, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:41780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:77,079Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:464.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3970380Source: Census
Place Name:Sandusky city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


44874 | | 44870

Schools in ZIP Code 44871


We could not locate which school district 44871 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Monroe Preparatory Academy 328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
District: UnknownNearby
The Sandusky Primary School 924 Ontario St
Sandusky, OH 44870
District: Sandusky City School DistrictNearby
The Sandusky Intermediate School 2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
District: Sandusky City School DistrictNearby
Sandusky High School 2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
District: Sandusky City School DistrictNearby
Sandusky Middle School 318 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
District: Sandusky City School DistrictNearby
Sandusky Central Catholic School 410 W Jefferson St
Sandusky, OH 44870
District: Private SchoolNearby
Firelands Montessori Academy 329 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Peter Elementary School 429 Huron St
Huron, OH 44839
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 44871


Firelands Regional Medical Center School Of Nursing 1912 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Type: Post Secondary
Sandusky Career Center 4501 Venice Heights Blvd.
Sandusky, OH 44870
Type: Post Secondary
Ohio Business College-Sandusky 5202 Timber Commons Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870-5871
Type: Post Secondary
Bowling Green State University-Firelands One University Drive
Huron, OH 44839-9791
Type: Post Secondary
Ehove Career Center 316 W Mason Rd
Milan, OH 44846
Type: Post Secondary
Elite School Of Cosmetology 175 Benedict Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857-2714
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov