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 Moderate-density area
- $62,364
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.2%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44904 (Mansfield, OH) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.0 in 2023 to 198.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,338. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,600 (7% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $809; 74.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44904 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 44904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44904.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 44904?
41.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$62,364
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$35,338
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44904 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)
$62,364 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,854housing units
5,854
Total Housing Units
5,672
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,600
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44904 vs 44906 →
ZIP 44904 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
- 43338
Mount Gilead (43338)
10,489 residents
- 44813 8,051
Bellville (44813)
8,051 residents
- 44902 5,432
Mansfield (44902)
5,432 residents
- 44901 2,501
Mansfield (44901)
2,501 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44904 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44813
Bellville (44813)
$77,846 median income
- 43338
Mount Gilead (43338)
$72,311 median income
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
$67,215 median income
- 44904
Mansfield (44904)
$62,364 median income
- 44905
Mansfield (44905)
$57,955 median income
- 44906
Mansfield (44906)
$52,624 median income
- 44907
Mansfield (44907)
$48,008 median income
- 44902
Mansfield (44902)
$31,343 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44904, 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 (13,906 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 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.
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