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Hartford, IL
Village in Madison County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62048, 62087.
Population
1,334
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
256
ZIP codes
2
Hartford and its ZIP codes
Hartford at a glance
- The median household income is $41,092, 51% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,100 (75% below Illinois) and median rent is $984 a month.
Local data for Hartford, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hartford, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,092
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$66,100
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (394), Irish Americans (138), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Hartford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
107,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,581 per person
How people get to work
Hartford, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hartford, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
854
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
824
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hartford, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hartford
2 in or overlapping Hartford. Population shown
Cities near Hartford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South RoxanaVillage | 1.4 mi | 2.2 |
| RoxanaVillage | 3.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Wood RiverCity | 3.3 mi | 7 |
| MitchellCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| East AltonVillage | 4.9 mi | 5.3 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 20 |
| Rosewood HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Granite CityCity | 5.5 mi | 19 |
| BethaltoVillage | 6.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Glen CarbonVillage | 6.4 mi | 10.3 |
| Pontoon BeachVillage | 6.5 mi | 10 |
| Spanish Lake, MOCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.4 |
| AltonCity | 7.2 mi | 15.7 |
| Glasgow Village, MOCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| West Alton, MOCity | 7.7 mi | 28.8 |
| MaryvilleVillage | 8 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hartford, IL in?
- Hartford is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Hartford, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hartford include 62048, 62087.
- What is the population of Hartford, IL?
- About 1,334 people live in Hartford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hartford?
- Nearby places include South Roxana (1.4 mi), Roxana (3.1 mi), Wood River (3.3 mi), Mitchell (3.6 mi), East Alton (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023