PlainZIP

Mansfield, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44904

Richland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,906
105/sq mi
$62,364
Median income
$211,600
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
105
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44904 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, home to 13,906 residents across 132.8 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44904 reports a modest median household income of $62,364 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,338. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $211,600 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $809 monthly, and 74.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44904, plus 6 more within Richland County, give a clearer read than the 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 44904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44904.

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 44904, 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

13,906

Population

132.8

Area (sq mi)

105

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44904?

41.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$62,364

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$35,338

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44904 ranks nationally

Mansfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,364 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,854

Total Housing Units

5,672

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$211,600

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1975

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44904 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 128
2021 +15.1% 147
2022 +15.7% 170
2023 +5.6% 180
2024 +10.5% 199

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 195 business establishments in ZIP 44904, employing approximately 2,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,100,000.

195

Businesses

2,898

Employees

$162.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 31 15.9%
Construction 28 14.4%
Retail trade 20 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 7.7%
Manufacturing 14 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 6.7%
Finance and insurance 12 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.0%
Information 3 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 44904 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 44904 ranks #5 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 44904 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 44904 ranks #4 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
44906 Mansfield, OH 16,718 7.2 mi
44813 Bellville, OH 8,051 6.3 mi
44907 Mansfield, OH 14,313 6.4 mi
44902 Mansfield, OH 5,432 8.4 mi
44903 Mansfield, OH 25,602 8.9 mi
44901 Mansfield, OH 2,501 10.3 mi
43338 Mount Gilead, OH 10,489 10.6 mi
44905 Mansfield, OH 14,513 10.8 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
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 44904 in? ▼
ZIP code 44904 (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 44904? ▼
ZIP code 44904 in Mansfield, OH has a population of 13,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44904? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44904 is $62,364, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44904? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44904 is $211,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44904 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44904? ▼
ZIP code 44904 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 2,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44904? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44904 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Construction (28), Retail trade (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44904? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44904 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 44904? ▼
In ZIP code 44904, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 44904? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44904 is 22.4 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 44904? ▼
In ZIP code 44904, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44904 is 12.7% 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.