City

Hartford, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Geneva County  ·  Alabama

👥5,345Population
💰$61,635Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$158,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 11.2%Other: 6.6%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black11.2%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,204 (35.3%)
Some College422 (12.4%)
Associates725 (21.2%)
Bachelors431 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree562 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,635 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$158,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units2,461
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Hartford, AL

Hartford is a city in Alabama, located in Geneva County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,345 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Hartford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,635 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hartford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartford is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.96%).

Hartford, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Hartford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36344 5,345 $61,635 $158,800 $802 2.4% 29.1% 72.2%