PlainZIP

Hartford, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49057

Van Buren County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,795
51/sq mi
$51,345
Median income
$118,400
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49057 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49057 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, home to 6,795 residents across 133.2 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49057 reports a modest median household income of $51,345 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,651. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.4%. Median home value sits at $118,400 (46% below the state average), median rent at $816 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 49057, plus 6 more within Van Buren County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 49057

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49057.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49057, Hartford, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,795

Population

133.2

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49057?

35.9

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,345

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$26,651

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49057 ranks nationally

Hartford, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,345 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,566

Total Housing Units

2,301

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$118,400

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$816

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49057 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 141
2021 +16.1% 164
2022 +19.5% 196
2023 +11.7% 218
2024 -0.5% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 49057, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,723,000.

74

Businesses

747

Employees

$32.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.9%
Construction 7 9.5%
Manufacturing 6 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 49057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49057 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 49057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 49057 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
49098 Watervliet, MI 5,966 4.2 mi
49064 Lawrence, MI 3,717 6.4 mi
49013 Bangor, MI 5,508 8.9 mi
49043 Covert, MI 2,462 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Van Buren County

49090 standard
South Haven, MI
Pop: 13,810
49079 standard
Paw Paw, MI
Pop: 13,606
49071 standard
Mattawan, MI
Pop: 9,174
49065 standard
Lawton, MI
Pop: 6,662
49055 standard
Gobles, MI
Pop: 6,276
49045 standard
Decatur, MI
Pop: 5,598

Related Areas

Van Buren County Hartford, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49057 in? ▼
ZIP code 49057 (Hartford) is located in Van Buren County, Michigan. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49057? ▼
ZIP code 49057 in Hartford, MI has a population of 6,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49057? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49057 is $51,345, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49057? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49057 is $118,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49057? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49057 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49057? ▼
ZIP code 49057 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49057? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49057 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49057? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49057 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49057? ▼
In ZIP code 49057, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 49057? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49057 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49057? ▼
In ZIP code 49057, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49057? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49057 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.