City

Hartford, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Michigan

👥6,405Population
💰$56,375Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$111,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 33.6%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0%Other: 2.3%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic33.6%
Black1.9%
Asian0.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (4.4%)
HS Graduate1,326 (38.4%)
Some College673 (19.5%)
Associates588 (17%)
Bachelors332 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree383 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College19.5%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,375 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$111,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units2,433
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Hartford, MI

Hartford is a city in Michigan, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,405 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Hartford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,375 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly 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 $111,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartford is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.62%).

Hartford, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Hartford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49057 6,405 $56,375 $111,300 $746 9.3% 20.7% 77.9%