Mansfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44906
Richland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,718
- 311/sq mi High-density area
- $52,624
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mansfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 311
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44906 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 44906 (Mansfield, OH) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.6 in 2023 to 173.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, home to 16,718 residents across 53.7 square miles, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44906 reports a modest median household income of $52,624 (28% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,602. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,300 (29% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 57.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44906 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 44906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44906.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Finance and insurance 36
Finance and insurance
36 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 44906, 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
16,718
Population
53.7
Area (sq mi)
311
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44906?
43.2
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$52,624
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$29,602
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44906 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)
$52,624 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
8,642housing units
8,642
Total Housing Units
7,878
Occupied Units
764
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,300
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1969
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
-1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44906 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 119 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 132 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 154 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 176 |
| 2024 | -1.5% | 173 |
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 580 business establishments in ZIP 44906, employing approximately 11,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $497,284,000.
580
Businesses
11,671
Employees
$497.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 126 | 21.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 27 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
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 44906 vs 44903 →
ZIP 44906 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
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
13,818 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 44906 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44906 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
$67,215 median income
- 44904
Mansfield (44904)
$62,364 median income
- 44875
Shelby (44875)
$61,276 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 44906 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44906, 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 (16,718 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 44906 in?
ZIP code 44906 (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 44906?
ZIP code 44906 in Mansfield, OH has a population of 16,718 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44906?
The median household income in ZIP 44906 is $52,624, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44906?
The median home value in ZIP 44906 is $140,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44906?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44906 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44906?
ZIP code 44906 has 580 business establishments employing approximately 11,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44906?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44906 are: Retail trade (126), Health care and social assistance (118), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44906?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44906 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 44906?
In ZIP code 44906, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 44906?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44906 is 17.5 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 44906?
In ZIP code 44906, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44906?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44906 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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