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Hartford, SD
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. ZIP codes: 57033.
Population
3,478
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,101
ZIP codes
1
Hartford and its ZIP codes
Hartford at a glance
- Hartford is about 92 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $99,893, 33% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,700 and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Hartford, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hartford, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,893
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$257,700
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (968), Norwegian Americans (687), Dutch Americans (306).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Hartford.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
PPP loans
$8.6M
336 loans, 1,338 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hartford, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hartford, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
28.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hartford, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Hartford
1 in or overlapping Hartford. Population shown
Cities near Hartford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HumboldtTown | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CrooksCity | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ColtonCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 12 mi | 83.6 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| TeaCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| MontroseCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BalticCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| MonroeTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| CanistotaCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| ChancellorTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hartford, SD in?
- Hartford is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Hartford, SD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hartford include 57033.
- What is the population of Hartford, SD?
- About 3,478 people live in Hartford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hartford?
- Nearby places include Humboldt (6.8 mi), Crooks (7.1 mi), Lyons (7.6 mi), Colton (11 mi), Sioux Falls (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023