Welcome to Hartford ...
Hartford is located in Licking County<1>.
The pronunciation of Hartford: HART-ferd<2>
When the people of Hartford refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Hartfordite<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Hartford has a population of 411 people<4> (see below for details).
Hartford is 1,160 feet [354 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Hartford lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Hartford lies within the (740) area code.
The ZIP code for Hartford: 43013<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Hartford had an population of 411 people. This is an increase of 3.53% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 0.24% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Hartford had a population of 397 people. This makes Hartford the county's 11th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 397 people, the population of Hartford decreased 3.64% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 412 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Hartford.
Communities Also Named Hartford ...
While we believe that this Hartford is located in Licking County, we know of another 4 Ohio communities named Hartford. Those communities are located in the following counties: Allen, Columbiana, Guernsey and Trumbull County.
Beyond Ohio, there are 37 communities that are also named Hartford - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia (2), Illinois (3), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nova Scotia, Ontario (3), Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Hartford.
Communities near Hartford ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Hartford.
- Newark
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
- Newark is located in Licking County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 50,664 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <7>
- Westerville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westerville have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westerville
- Westerville is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 41,452 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westerville <7>
- Gahanna
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gahanna have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gahanna
- Gahanna is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 35,531 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gahanna <7>
- Mount Vernon
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,660 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Vernon <7>
- Pataskala
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pataskala have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pataskala
- Pataskala is located in Licking County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,010 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pataskala <7>
- New Albany
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Albany
- New Albany is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,072 people
- Heath
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heath have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heath
- Heath is located in Licking County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,035 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Heath <7>
- Sunbury
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunbury have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunbury
- Sunbury is located in Delaware County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunbury <7>
- Granville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granville
- Granville is located in Licking County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,827 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Granville <7>
- Johnstown
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnstown
- Johnstown is located in Licking County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,127 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnstown <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Hartford. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Hartford.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Hartford. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Hartford.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Hartford. See our Newspapers Page for Hartford.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hartford ...
Looking for more information about Hartford? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Hartford, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Hartford.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hartford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Licking County: www.lcounty.com/
The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Ohio's counties, including Licking, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Hartford. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Hartford refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Hartford may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Hartford. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Hartford - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Hartford). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Hartford or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |