Hillsborough
Town in San Mateo County, California

Hillsborough is a town in San Mateo County, California, with 11,387 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baywood Park, 2.1 miles SE.
- 11,387residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 1,847 / sq mipopulation density
- 94010main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hillsborough
Hillsborough is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located 17 miles (27 km) south of San Francisco on the San Francisco Peninsula, bordered by Burlingame to the north, San Mateo to the east, Highlands-Baywood Park to the south, and Interstate 280 to the west. The population was 11,387 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Hillsborough had 11,387 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,387 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,847 per sq mi (713 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillsborough at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,387 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.17 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5572° N, 122.3585° W |
| ZIP codes | 94010, 94402 |
| Official website | hillsborough.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0633798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillsborough
- Baywood Park2.1 mi SE
- Burlingame2.3 mi N
- San Mateo2.6 mi E
- Highlands2.7 mi S
- Millbrae3.7 mi NW
- Belmont4.6 mi SE
- Foster City5.9 mi E
- San Bruno6.2 mi NW
- San Carlos6.4 mi SE
- El Granada6.5 mi SW
- South San Francisco6.8 mi N
- Montara7.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough
What county is Hillsborough in?
Hillsborough is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of Hillsborough, CA?
11,387 people lived in Hillsborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillsborough, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94010. Other ZIP codes: 94402.
What is the elevation of Hillsborough?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillsborough?
Baywood Park (2.1 mi), Burlingame (2.3 mi), San Mateo (2.6 mi), Highlands (2.7 mi), Millbrae (3.7 mi).
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