ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44903

Part of Mansfield, OH

Pop. 25,642·Richland County·223rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$982/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$950

Reported rents

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ZIP 44903 · $982

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$800

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR+

$1,570

Research median

$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44903 changed +5.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($67,215) is $1,680 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,570).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44902, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($874/mo), about $1,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44903. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,784/yr

At $982/mo median

Location

CityMansfield

StateOH

CountyRichland County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44903 (Mansfield, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,642

Median income

$67,215

Median age

41.7

Renters

26.4%

Age distribution

22.3%

19.1%

24.7%

14.6%

19.4%

Under 1822.3%

18–3419.1%

35–5424.7%

55–6414.6%

65+19.4%

Gender

52.2%

47.8%

Male52.2%

Female47.8%

Race & ethnicity

79.7%

White79.7%

Black7.8%

Hispanic2.9%

Asian1.1%

Other8.5%

Education (25+)

44.8%

27.8%

19.6%

No HS diploma7.8%

HS diploma44.8%

Some college27.8%

Bachelor's+19.6%

Housing tenure

73.6%

26.4%

Owner73.6%

Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44903 in Mansfield, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,570 → $67,215

up 12.8%

Population

25,012 → 25,642

up 2.5%

Renter share

28.3% → 26.4%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

20.5% → 19.6%

-0.9 pts

Median age

40 → 41.7

+1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,570 in 2021 to $67,215 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 25,012 to 25,642 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 26.4% of households rent today, against 28.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44903 covers Mansfield, OH. The median rent here is $982/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($67,215/yr), ZIP 44903 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44903?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $982/mo in ZIP 44903. The local median household income is $67,215/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44903?

Rent in ZIP 44903 has risen 5.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44903 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44903 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #223 of 229 at $982/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44903 changed +5.4%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.