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Mansfield, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44905

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

14,513
441/sq mi
$57,955
Median income
$117,200
Median home value
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mansfield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
441
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44905 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, home to 14,513 residents across 32.9 square miles, a density of 441 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44905 reports a modest median household income of $57,955 (21% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $22,775. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $117,200 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, 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 44905 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44905.

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 44905, 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

14,513

Population

32.9

Area (sq mi)

441

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44905?

39.9

Median Age

64.8%

Male

35.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 14.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$57,955

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$22,775

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44905 ranks nationally

Mansfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,955 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,283

Total Housing Units

4,855

Occupied Units

428

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$117,200

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$905

Median Rent

1961

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44905 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 129
2021 +10.2% 142
2022 +19.4% 170
2023 +15.2% 196
2024 +6.8% 209

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 237 business establishments in ZIP 44905, employing approximately 2,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,611,000.

237

Businesses

2,722

Employees

$114.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 40 16.9%
Construction 27 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 27 11.4%
Manufacturing 20 8.4%
Wholesale trade 13 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.1%
Finance and insurance 11 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.5%
Utilities 3 1.3%
Information 3 1.3%

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 44905 vs 44901 →

ZIP 44905 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 44905 ranks #3 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 44905 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 44905 ranks #5 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 2.4 mi
44903 Mansfield, OH 25,602 3.1 mi
44902 Mansfield, OH 5,432 2.6 mi
44907 Mansfield, OH 14,313 4.4 mi
44906 Mansfield, OH 16,718 5.7 mi
44843 Lucas, OH 2,387 6.8 mi
44904 Mansfield, OH 13,906 10.8 mi
44864 Perrysville, OH 3,204 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

44903 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 25,602
44906 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 16,718
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 44905 in? ▼
ZIP code 44905 (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 44905? ▼
ZIP code 44905 in Mansfield, OH has a population of 14,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44905 is $57,955, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44905 is $117,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44905 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44905? ▼
ZIP code 44905 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 2,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44905 are: Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (40), Construction (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44905 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 44905? ▼
In ZIP code 44905, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 44905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44905 is 19.6 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 44905? ▼
In ZIP code 44905, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44905 is 12.5% 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.