City

Hartford, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥1,456Population
💰$39,364Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$65,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (2.5%)
HS Graduate432 (45.8%)
Some College207 (22%)
Associates102 (10.8%)
Bachelors104 (11%)
Graduate Degree74 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 22%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College22.0%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,364 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$65,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units769
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%
About Hartford, IL

Hartford is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,456 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Hartford is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,364 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hartford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartford is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.35%).

Hartford, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Hartford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62048 1,456 $39,364 $65,800 $925 6.4% 18.9% 82.8%