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 Moderate-density area
- $51,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,651. Unemployment is 10.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,400 (46% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $816; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Buren County, so 49057 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 49057?
35.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
8.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,651
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49057 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Hartford, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,345 14th percentile higher than 14% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,566housing units
2,566
Total Housing Units
2,301
Occupied Units
265
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 49057 vs 49098 →
ZIP 49057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49057
Hartford (49057)
6,795 residents
- 49098
Watervliet (49098)
5,966 residents
- 49013
Bangor (49013)
5,508 residents
- 49064
Lawrence (49064)
3,717 residents
- 49043 2,462
Covert (49043)
2,462 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49057 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49064
Lawrence (49064)
$68,607 median income
- 49098
Watervliet (49098)
$59,047 median income
- 49013
Bangor (49013)
$55,349 median income
- 49057
Hartford (49057)
$51,345 median income
- 49043
Covert (49043)
$36,280 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49057, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,795 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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