3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 449xxMansfield, OH area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 449 changed -2.3% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 44901–44907. Most of its 2010 population lived in Richland County (98%). Communities in the region include Ontario, Lexington. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- -2.3%
- 5-year change
- +49.4%
- Since Q1 1995
- +183%
- National rank (1 year)
- 876th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 449 vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 449: 283.4
- Ohio: 301.1
- Mansfield, OH metro: 290.8
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 449 | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -2.3% | +4.3% | +3.0% | −6.6 pts | −5.4 pts |
| 3 years | +14.5% | +18.3% | +12.9% | −3.8 pts | +1.6 pts |
| 5 years | +49.4% | +48.1% | +41.3% | +1.3 pts | +8.1 pts |
| 10 years | +110% | +103% | +93.3% | +7.3 pts | +16.5 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +183% | +201% | +292% | −17.6 pts | −108.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 449 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +181% | $842,068 |
| Q2 2000 | +126% | $676,899 |
| Q2 2005 | +87.1% | $561,156 |
| Q2 2010 | +116% | $647,715 |
| Q2 2015 | +120% | $661,162 |
| Q2 2020 | +69.1% | $507,260 |
| Q2 2021 | +49.4% | $448,315 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.5% | $343,369 |
| Q2 2025 | -2.3% | $292,971 |
How ZIP3 449 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 449 ranks 876th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 29th of 29 in Ohio. Its one-year change is −5.4 pts versus the nation and −6.6 pts versus Ohio. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 876th of 882 | 29th of 29 |
| 3 years | 491st of 882 | 28th of 29 |
| 5 years | 284th of 882 | 17th of 29 |
| 10 years | 188th of 882 | 8th of 29 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 821st of 879 | 20th of 29 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 449
ZIP3 449's index peaked in Q4 2005, fell 24.2% to its low in Q3 2013, and regained its peak in Q3 2019, about 13.8 years after the top. Today it sits +79.3% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 449 | Q4 2005 | Q3 2013 | -24.2% | Q3 2019 (13.8 yrs) | +79.3% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| Metro | Q4 2005 | Q3 2013 | -23.8% | Q3 2019 (13.8 yrs) | +79.8% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 449's index has changed +28.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 449 after inflation | OH after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -6.0% | +0.4% | -7.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +4.2% | +7.7% | +5.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +20.5% | +19.4% | +20.8% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +50.9% | +45.7% | +52.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +28.0% | +36.0% | +31.3% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 449
Regional estimate
$629,633
- Estimated gain
- $329,633
- Index change
- +110%
- Start index
- 135.05
- End index
- 283.44
ZIP3 449 (Mansfield, OH area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 448 · Sandusky, OH area | OH | +4.8% | +54.3% | +209% |
| 433 · Marion, OH area | OH | +7.9% | +54.6% | +275% |
| 430 · Columbus, OH area | OH | +4.8% | +51.8% | +244% |
| 438 · Coshocton, OH area | OH | +6.2% | +50.3% | +224% |
| 446 · Massillon, OH area | OH | +7.5% | +50.1% | +211% |
| 443 · Akron, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.4% | +163% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 283.44 |
| Q1 2026 | 299.21 |
| Q4 2025 | 288.66 |
| Q3 2025 | 289.51 |
| Q2 2025 | 290.24 |
| Q1 2025 | 285.02 |
| Q4 2024 | 277.93 |
| Q3 2024 | 267.14 |
| Q2 2024 | 268.90 |
| Q1 2024 | 251.56 |
| Q4 2023 | 251.63 |
| Q3 2023 | 256.62 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 449?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 449, the regional index changed -2.3% over the year to Q2 2026, +49.4% over five years, +110% over ten years, and +183% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 449 appreciating faster than Ohio and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index -2.3% compares with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −5.4 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +8.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 449?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 449. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 44901 to 44907 (7 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.