City

Hartford, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥507Population
💰$57,529Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$70,500Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓1.8%College Grads▼ 95% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads1.8% ▼ 95% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate154 (55%)
Some College40 (14.3%)
Associates81 (28.9%)
Bachelors5 (1.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 55%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 28.9%Bachelors: 1.8%Edu
HS Grad55.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates28.9%
Bachelors1.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,529 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$70,500 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units221
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Hartford, WV

Hartford is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 507 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Hartford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,529 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below 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 $70,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartford is less-educated. 1.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.63%).

Hartford, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Hartford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25247 507 $57,529 $70,500 $750 2.8% 1.8% 77.3%