PlainZIP

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
$67,215
Median income
$180,600
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mansfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,689. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $180,600 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $812 monthly, and 73.6% of units 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. To put 44903 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Richland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44903?

41.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 7.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$34,689

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44903 ranks nationally

Mansfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,215 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,281

Total Housing Units

10,225

Occupied Units

1,056

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$180,600

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44903 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44903 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 44903 ranks #2 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
44901 Mansfield, OH 2,501 1.4 mi
44902 Mansfield, OH 5,432 1.5 mi
44907 Mansfield, OH 14,313 3.4 mi
44906 Mansfield, OH 16,718 2.7 mi
44905 Mansfield, OH 14,513 3.1 mi
44904 Mansfield, OH 13,906 8.9 mi
44843 Lucas, OH 2,387 8.6 mi
44875 Shelby, OH 13,818 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

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
44813 standard
Bellville, OH
Pop: 8,051

Related Areas

Richland County Mansfield, OH Ohio

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.

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