44902 ZIP Code — Mansfield, OH

Richland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44902 is located in Mansfield, Ohio, within Richland County. It covers approximately 1.96 square miles and serves a population of 5,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44902

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,600. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,820. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (18%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 44902 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,549

population

1.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44902 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44902

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44902. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mansfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44903 Mansfield (1.7 mi) 44903 Mansfield (1.7 mi) 44907 Mansfield (2.5 mi) 44905 Mansfield (2.7 mi) 44906 Mansfield (4.3 mi) 44906 Mansfield (4.3 mi) 44904 Mansfield (6.6 mi) 44843 Lucas (7 mi) 44813 Bellville (10.7 mi) 44875 Shelby (11.8 mi) 44864 Perrysville (12.1 mi) 44805 Ashland (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,549
Population density	2,831 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	1.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7598
Longitude	-82.5099
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	50.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,549

Population

2,831

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$31,820

Median household income

$21,085

Per capita income

$75,600

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

34.8%

Home ownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,208

Housing units

3.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

229

Under 5

180

255

5–9

200

202

10–14

159

266

15–19

210

245

20–24

193

542

25–34

426

358

35–44

282

415

45–54

327

197

55–59

154

101

60–64

200

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,505	27.1%
18 and over	4,044	72.9%
65 and over	529	9.5%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50%

Black or African American 37.9%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,833	50%
Black or African American	2,149	37.9%
Two or more races	465	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	122	2.2%
Other race	99	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	50.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 13.4%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	13.4%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	0.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$31,820

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.2%

$50k–$100k 56.0%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,600
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	34.8%
Renter occupied	65.2%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	0.3%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	54.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.1%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	5.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.6%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	442	23.3%
Cohabiting couple	277	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	419	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	763	40.1%
Households with children under 18	635	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	420	22.1%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.2%	47.8%
Married	20.8%	26.9%
Separated	2.8%	4.7%
Widowed	2.8%	8.9%
Divorced	14.5%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	140	8.7%
Kindergarten	22	1.4%
Elementary school	720	44.8%
High school	349	21.7%
College / grad school	376	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 17.8%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Information 7.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 3.0%

Construction 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.6%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.9%
Carpool	24.9%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 45.7%

Under 18 years 67.3%

18 and over 37.1%

Married-couple families 20.4%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.5%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	36.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	42.1%
Cholesterol screening	83.1%
Teeth loss	32.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	260	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.7%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	39.3%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,140	92.6%
Spanish	78	1.5%
Other Indo-European	50	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,528	99.6%
Born in same state	5,495	99.0%
Born in different state	4,574	82.4%
Foreign born	33	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	446	8%
French	215	3.9%
Arab	123	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	0.8%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	87.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44902

What city is ZIP code 44902 in?

ZIP code 44902 is primarily assigned to Mansfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44902 in?

ZIP code 44902 falls within Richland County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44902?

46% of residents in ZIP code 44902 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44902?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 44902 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 44902 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44902?

Health data for ZIP code 44902 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 44902 in?

ZIP code 44902 observes the EST timezone.