Mansfield, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Mansfield? Because it is located in Richland County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.00%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Mansfield's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Richland County & transit1.25%
- Total you pay7.00%
Mansfield sits in Richland County, so its combined rate is 7.00% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.25% in Richland County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Mansfield, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.50 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Mansfield no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Mansfield has a population of about 46,830, making it the 21st largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Richland County, and its 7 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Mansfield is taxed at 7.00%.
Mansfield ZIP codes at 7.00%
- 44901
- 44902
- 44903
- 44904
- 44905
- 44906
- 44907
How Mansfield compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Mansfield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | — | Richland | 7.00% | — |
| Tiffin | 42.4 mi | Seneca | 7.25% | +0.25% |
| Medina | 43 mi | Medina | 6.75% | -0.25% |
| Delaware | 43 mi | Delaware | 7.00% | same |
| Elyria | 47.2 mi | Lorain | 6.50% | -0.50% |
Medina, about 43 miles away in Medina County, charges 6.75% — 0.25% less than Mansfield. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $2.50 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Calculate tax in Mansfield
Mansfield sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.00%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.35 | $5.35 |
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Mansfield. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.00%.
Mansfield sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Mansfield is 7.00% in 2026. This is based on its location in Richland County, which adds a 1.25% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.00%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Mansfield is $7.00, for a total of $107.00.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Mansfield. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.00%.
Mansfield covers 7 ZIP codes (44901, 44902, 44903, 44904, 44905, 44906 and more), and all of them fall in Richland County, so every one is taxed at 7.00%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Medina is about 43 miles away in Medina County at 6.75%, and Elyria is about 47.2 miles away in Lorain County at 6.50%. Ohio sources sales tax to where the sale happens for in-store purchases, so buying there does mean the lower rate. It does not work for vehicles: those are taxed at the rate of your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Explore Ohio cities beyond Mansfield
Need a different calculation? Try the reverse sales tax calculator or the car sales tax calculator.
Shipping somewhere specific? Use the Ohio ZIP code sales tax lookup to confirm the rate for any ZIP code in Richland County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.