PlainZIP

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
$31,343
Median income
$62,300
Median home value
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $17,278. 53.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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 -. 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 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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 44902 ranks nationally

Mansfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$31,343 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

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

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ZIP 44902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44902 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

44903 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 25,602
44906 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 16,718
44905 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 14,513
44907 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 14,313
44904 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 13,906
44875 standard
Shelby, OH
Pop: 13,818

Related Areas

Richland County Mansfield, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.