Mansfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44903
Richland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,602
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,215
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mansfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44903 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 44903 (Mansfield, OH) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.5 in 2023 to 197.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44903 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, with 25,602 residents across 296.0 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44903 reports a modest median household income of $67,215 (8% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,689. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $180,600 (8% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $812; 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44903 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 44903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44903.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
47 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
43 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 44903, 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
25,602
Population
296.0
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44903?
41.7
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$67,215
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,689
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44903 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)
$67,215 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
11,281housing units
11,281
Total Housing Units
10,225
Occupied Units
1,056
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,600
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44903 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 130 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 145 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 167 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 183 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 460 business establishments in ZIP 44903, employing approximately 8,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $467,263,000.
460
Businesses
8,864
Employees
$467.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 58 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 44903 vs 44901 →
ZIP 44903 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 44903 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44903 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 44903 ranks #2 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 44903, 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 (25,602 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 44903 in?
ZIP code 44903 (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 44903?
ZIP code 44903 in Mansfield, OH has a population of 25,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44903?
The median household income in ZIP 44903 is $67,215, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44903?
The median home value in ZIP 44903 is $180,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44903?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44903 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44903?
ZIP code 44903 has 460 business establishments employing approximately 8,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44903?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44903 are: Health care and social assistance (62), Construction (58), Retail trade (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44903?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44903 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44903?
In ZIP code 44903, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44903?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44903 is 20.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44903?
In ZIP code 44903, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44903?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44903 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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