ZIP Code 44902

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Mansfield · Richland County · Ohio

Population
5,432

1,123/sq mi

Median income
$31,343

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$62,300

▼ 78% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.6%

Median age 32.9

Land area
4.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 44902 in Mansfield, Ohio has a population of 5,432. The median household income is $31,343, which is 59% below the national average. Median home value is $62,300, 78% below the US average. 5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,432 residents, producing a population density of 1,123 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44902 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44902 sits at $31,343 (57% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $17,278. The poverty rate stands at 53.7% and the unemployment rate at 14.2%. On housing, the median home value is $62,300 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 28.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 44902 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 44902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44902.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44902, Mansfield, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,432

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

1,123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44902?

32.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 21.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$31,343

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$17,278

Per Capita Income

53.7%

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,179

Total Housing Units

1,706

Occupied Units

473

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.0%
Renter 72.0%

$62,300

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 271 business establishments in ZIP 44902, employing approximately 3,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,801,000.

271

Businesses

3,168

Employees

$154.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 43 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 25 9.2%
Manufacturing 23 8.5%
Retail trade 22 8.1%
Finance and insurance 22 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 5.9%
Wholesale trade 12 4.4%
Construction 10 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.7%
Information 9 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.6%
Educational services 5 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44902 vs 44903 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44903 Mansfield, OH 25,602 1.5 mi
44901 Mansfield, OH 2,501 2.3 mi
44907 Mansfield, OH 14,313 2.2 mi
44905 Mansfield, OH 14,513 2.6 mi
44906 Mansfield, OH 16,718 3.5 mi
44843 Lucas, OH 2,387 7.1 mi
44904 Mansfield, OH 13,906 8.4 mi
44875 Shelby, OH 13,818 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44902 in?
ZIP code 44902 (Mansfield) is located in Richland County, Ohio. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44902?
ZIP code 44902 in Mansfield, OH has a population of 5,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44902?
The median household income in ZIP 44902 is $31,343, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44902?
The median home value in ZIP 44902 is $62,300, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44902 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44902?
ZIP code 44902 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 3,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44902 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Other services (except public administration) (43), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44902?
In ZIP code 44902, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44902?
In ZIP code 44902, approximately 28.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44902 is 53.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mansfield, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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