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ZIP 44902

Pop. 4,636·Richland County·219th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$874/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.6%
vs US Median
-$1,091
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44902 · $874
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,000/mo

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$10,488/yr
At $874/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyRichland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44902 (Mansfield, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,636
Median income
$31,343
Median age
32.9
Renters
72%
Age distribution
28.1%
26.6%
25.5%
Under 1828.1%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.9%
65+8.8%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
63.1%
21.9%
12.2%
White63.1%
Black21.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Other12.2%
Education (25+)
15%
47.5%
31.9%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma47.5%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+5.6%
Housing tenure
28%
72%
Owner28%
Renter72%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44902 in Mansfield, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$23,598 → $31,343
up 32.8%
Population
5,458 → 4,636
down 15.1%
Renter share
68.1% → 72%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
3.7% → 5.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
31 → 32.9
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $23,598 to $31,343 across the same window, up 32.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,458 to 4,636 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.1% change. About 72% of households rent today, against 68.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

ZIP code 44902 covers Mansfield, OH. The median rent here is $874/mo as of March 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($31,343/yr), ZIP 44902 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44902?

As of March 21, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44902 (Mansfield, OH) is $874. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44902's median rent of $874/mo is $1,091 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44902 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44902 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #219 out of 223 ZIPs at $874/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $874/mo in ZIP 44902. The local median household income is $31,343/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44902?

Rent in ZIP 44902 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 21, 2026.

Is ZIP 44902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44902 is considered moderate for renters. At $874/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($31,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44902 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72% of ZIP 44902 households are renters, while 28% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44902 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44902 compare to the rest of Mansfield?

ZIP 44902 is pricier than Mansfield as a whole. At $874/mo, it's $9 above the Mansfield citywide median of $865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44902 reflects March 21, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $874/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 44902's median household income ($31,343/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44902 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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