PlainZIP

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
$52,624
Median income
$140,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,602. Poverty here runs at 14.2%, with unemployment measured at 8.3%. Housing costs here run $140,300 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $850 a month; 57.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Richland County, letting you compare 44906 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44906.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44906?

43.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$52,624

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$29,602

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44906 ranks nationally

Mansfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,624 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,642

Total Housing Units

7,878

Occupied Units

764

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$140,300

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44906 ranks #2 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 44906 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 44906 ranks #5 of 7 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
44903 Mansfield, OH 25,602 2.7 mi
44902 Mansfield, OH 5,432 3.5 mi
44901 Mansfield, OH 2,501 4.0 mi
44907 Mansfield, OH 14,313 3.9 mi
44905 Mansfield, OH 14,513 5.7 mi
44904 Mansfield, OH 13,906 7.2 mi
44875 Shelby, OH 13,818 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richland County

44903 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 25,602
44905 standard
Mansfield, OH
Pop: 14,513
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.