44903 Property Tax Rate
Mansfield, Ohio · Part of Richland County
Effective Tax Rate
1.29%
0.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,287
$191/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,287
Monthly
$191
Eff. Rate
1.29%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 44903 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$191/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.05 percentage points above the Ohio average
Ohio average: 1.24%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $124, about 5% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Richland County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 44903 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$124 tax MOE, 5% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Richland County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 44903
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $177,900, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.29%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Ohio and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $191 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Richland County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 44903 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 44903
1.29%
Effective rate
Ohio Avg
1.24%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Ohio
Higher than 64% of ZIP codes in Ohio(64th percentile, 1,116 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 44903
Property owners in ZIP code 44903 (Mansfield, Ohio) pay a median of $2,287/year in property taxes on homes valued at $177,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.29%, which is 4% above the Ohio state average of 1.24%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44903 is approximately $191, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richland County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44903 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44504 (1.29%) and 45245 (1.28%).
In Mansfield, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $65,421, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Ohio reassesses Richland County properties on a triennial schedule through the County Auditor, with revaluations every three years and a 30-day protest deadline following each notice. Claim the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and apply for the Homestead Exemption if you qualify as 65+ or disabled—file with the Richland County Auditor to reduce your assessed value. After closing, request your property card from the Richland County Auditor, verify when the next triennial revaluation occurs, and file a Board of Revision appeal within 30 days if the assessed value exceeds fair market value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$124. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 44903 is part of Richland County, Ohio. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 44903
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
44905
Mansfield, OH
0.07 percentage points lower than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.21%
Tax
$1,347
Quality
101
44878
Shiloh, OH
0.41 percentage points lower than ZIP 44903.
Rate
0.87%
Tax
$1,584
Quality
84
44822
Butler, OH
0.24 percentage points lower than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.05%
Tax
$2,248
Quality
89
44813
Bellville, OH
0.22 percentage points lower than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.07%
Tax
$2,249
Quality
89
44875
Shelby, OH
0.20 percentage points lower than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.09%
Tax
$1,594
Quality
89
44843
Lucas, OH
0.14 percentage points lower than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.14%
Tax
$2,301
Quality
84
45243
Cincinnati, OH
$439,000 higher median home value than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.50%
Tax
$9,278
Quality
94
45174
Terrace Park, OH
$403,100 higher median home value than ZIP 44903.
Rate
1.72%
Tax
$10,001
Quality
70
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.