ZIP Code 44903
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Mansfield · Richland County · Ohio
- Population
- 25,602
- Median income
- $67,215
- Median home value
- $180,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.6%
- Land area
- 296.0 sq mi
87/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
New York
ZIP code 44903 in Mansfield, Ohio has a population of 25,602. The median household income is $67,215, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $180,600, 35% below the US average. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44903 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 296.0 square miles in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. The area is home to 25,602 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 44903 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44903 sits at $67,215 (8% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,689. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $180,600 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $812 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44903 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 44903 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 44903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,689
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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