City

Hartford City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blackford County  ·  Indiana

👥8,986Population
💰$44,198Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$98,300Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,759 (47.7%)
Some College973 (16.8%)
Associates697 (12%)
Bachelors393 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree922 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad47.7%
Some College16.8%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,198 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$98,300 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$626/mo
Total Housing Units4,541
Vacant Units608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Hartford City, IN

Hartford City is a city in Indiana, located in Blackford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,986 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Hartford City is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,198 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hartford City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $626 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartford City is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.85%).

Hartford City, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Hartford City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47348 8,986 $44,198 $98,300 $626 7.3% 22.7% 73.6%