Mansfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44902
Richland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,432
- 1,123/sq mi High-density area
- $31,343
- Median income Below-median income area
- $62,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mansfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,123
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44902 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44902 (Mansfield, OH) rose +43.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 44902 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, home to 5,432 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 1,123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44902 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,343 (57% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,278. Economic pressure is pronounced: 53.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $62,300 (68% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 28.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44902 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 44902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44902.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,432
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
1,123
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44902?
32.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$17,278
Per Capita Income
53.7%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44902 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Mansfield, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,343 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,179housing units
2,179
Total Housing Units
1,706
Occupied Units
473
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,300
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$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 44902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
25,602 residents
- 44906
Mansfield (44906)
16,718 residents
- 44905
Mansfield (44905)
14,513 residents
- 44907
Mansfield (44907)
14,313 residents
- 44904
Mansfield (44904)
13,906 residents
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
13,818 residents
- 44902 5,432
Mansfield (44902)
5,432 residents
- 44901 2,501
Mansfield (44901)
2,501 residents
- 44843 2,387
Lucas (44843)
2,387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44902 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44843
Lucas (44843)
$90,366 median income
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
$67,215 median income
- 44904
Mansfield (44904)
$62,364 median income
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
$61,276 median income
- 44905
Mansfield (44905)
$57,955 median income
- 44906
Mansfield (44906)
$52,624 median income
- 44907
Mansfield (44907)
$48,008 median income
- 44902 $31,343
Mansfield (44902)
$31,343 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44902 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44902, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,432 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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