| City: | Hartford, West Virginia |
| City Alias: | Hartford City |
| County: | Mason County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:23 PM |
| Population: | 487 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.0084, -81.9903 |
| Land Area: | 1.271 sq mi |
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Hartford sits in Mason County, West Virginia, where 487 residents rely almost entirely on PO Box mail service. The post office maintains 223 PO Boxes for 229 households, a 97% adoption rate that isn't about preference. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 1.53 square mile area.
The ZIP has limited street delivery infrastructure with just one city carrier route and one rural route serving 70 addresses. Most residents pick up their mail at the post office. Street names tell the story of a traditional small town: Main Street, High Street, Railroad Street, and Pike Street form the core. Sliding Hill Creek Road extends into the surrounding hills.
Hartford's 487 residents live in 229 occupied homes. The median age is 43.4 years. About one-third of the housing stock (86 units) are mobile homes. Median household income sits at $57,529, with median home values around $70,500. Most residents (68%) own their homes rather than rent.
An alias "Hartford City" was added in May 2011, though the official name remains Hartford. The ZIP covers both land (1.27 square miles) and water (0.41 square miles) in this part of western West Virginia along the Ohio River valley.
Street names follow a traditional small town pattern with Main Street, High Street, and Railroad Street at the core, plus geographic names like Sliding Hill Creek Road.
ZIP Code 25247 has 487 residents and 229 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 43.4 years, about the same as the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (0.6%, much lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 487Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 499Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 383.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,969Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 229Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $84,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 871 | 698 | 645 | 558 | 527 | 568 | 650 | 614 | 530 | 531 | 485 | 551 | 507 | 499 |
| Decennial Census | 509 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 487 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.4
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 47.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Female | 15 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 27 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 40 | 40 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 13 |
| White: | 452 | 98.47% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.44% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 459 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 228 | 46.82% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 259 | 53.18% | 47.1 years |
| Total: | 487 | 100% | 43.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 499 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 499 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 499 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,969, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $18,247 (52.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,813. Family households earn a median of $60,854 versus $33,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,479). By gender, male median income is $61,136 and female is $35,795, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $25,341 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,722 | $34,583 | $30,956 | $30,313 | $32,625 | $35,156 | $36,597 | $40,313 | $50,156 | $50,598 | $47,292 | $51,250 | $57,529 | $52,969 |
| Median Family Income | $35,385 | $35,750 | $35,125 | $35,288 | $35,536 | $36,447 | $36,771 | $38,125 | $44,792 | $50,516 | $52,744 | $55,658 | $58,721 | $60,854 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,917 | $23,438 | $19,688 | $18,125 | $17,969 | $20,357 | $0 | $40,156 | $60,682 | $60,313 | $43,438 | $36,250 | $33,250 | $33,375 |
| Median Male Income | $36,204 | $35,500 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $0 | $40,667 | $42,083 | $44,250 | $56,818 | $55,833 | $53,490 | $55,870 | $58,698 | $61,136 |
| Median Female Income | $23,000 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $21,029 | $0 | $21,125 | $20,000 | $22,679 | $19,464 | $0 | $21,932 | $27,500 | $29,485 | $35,795 |
| Employed: | 181 | 43.93% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 231 | 56.07% |
| Total: | 412 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 50 | 27.62% |
| Service: | 16 | 8.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 50 | 27.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 44 | 24.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 11.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 181 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $84,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $34,800 (70.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), is down $515 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $648. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.90% (15.08% with a mortgage, 84.92% free-and-clear) and renters 13.10% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.91%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (16.08%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $49,500 | $46,600 | $48,500 | $60,800 | $66,800 | $66,800 | $69,300 | $73,200 | $74,000 | $62,700 | $64,100 | $80,000 | $70,500 | $84,300 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 10.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 36.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 53.33% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $515 | $523 | $516 | $607 | $628 | $639 | $657 | $663 | $648 | $666 | $681 | $691 | $750 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 13.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 169 | 73.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 13.10% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 229 | 93.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 6.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 246 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 136 | 55.28% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 22 | 8.94% |
| Other Units: | 88 | 35.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 246 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%), down 13.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (78.65%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.53% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 65 | 17.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 180 | 47.87% |
| Some college, no degree: | 94 | 25.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 17 | 4.52% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 2.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 1.86% |
| Total: | 376 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 309 | 82.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 4.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 348 | 56.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 251 | 40.81% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 2.60% |
| Total: | 615 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 599 | 97.40% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.6% | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.6% | 18.1% | 15.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.4% | 22.0% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 2.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 2.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 3.37% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 70 | 78.65% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 15.73% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 5.62% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 87 | 97.75% |
ZIP Code 25247 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 234Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25247 is located in Mason County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 25247. It covers 1.271 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.41 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.271 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.41 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5435500Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hartford City town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25247 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.