Hartford
City in Van Buren County, Michigan

Hartford is a city in Van Buren County, Michigan, with 2,515 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watervliet, 4.9 miles W.
- 2,515residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,851 / sq mipopulation density
- 49057ZIP code
About Hartford
Hartford is a city in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Hartford had a population of 2,515. The city is located within Hartford Township, but is politically independent.
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Living in Hartford
- Median household income
- $42,171
- Median home value
- $108,700
- Median rent
- $837/mo
- Median age
- 29.7
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Hartford had 2,515 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,515 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,851 per sq mi (714 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hartford at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,515 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2050° N, 86.1661° W |
| ZIP code | 49057 |
| Official website | cityofhartfordmi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2636960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hartford
- Watervliet4.9 mi W
- Lawrence5.6 mi E
- Paw Paw Lake5.6 mi W
- Coloma7.4 mi W
- Bangor7.9 mi N
- Millburg10.6 mi SW
- Lake Michigan Beach10.8 mi W
- Breedsville11.2 mi NE
- Decatur11.9 mi SE
- Benton Heights14.0 mi SW
- Paw Paw14.0 mi E
- South Haven14.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hartford
What county is Hartford in?
Hartford is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
What is the population of Hartford, MI?
2,515 people lived in Hartford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hartford, MI?
The ZIP code of Hartford is 49057.
What is the elevation of Hartford?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hartford?
Watervliet (4.9 mi), Lawrence (5.6 mi), Paw Paw Lake (5.6 mi), Coloma (7.4 mi), Bangor (7.9 mi).
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