Hillsboro
City in Montgomery County, Illinois

Hillsboro is a city in Montgomery County, Illinois, with 5,902 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schram City, 1.1 miles S.
- 5,902residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.0 km²
- 665 / sq mipopulation density
- 62049ZIP code
About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,902 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hillsboro
- Median household income
- $50,158
- Median home value
- $111,700
- Median rent
- $715/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Hillsboro had 5,902 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,902 |
|---|---|
| Density | 665 per sq mi (257 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillsboro at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,902 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.87 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1749° N, 89.4722° W |
| ZIP code | 62049 |
| Official website | hillsboroillinois.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1735047 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillsboro
- Schram City1.1 mi S
- Taylor Springs3.2 mi S
- Butler3.6 mi NW
- Irving4.2 mi NE
- Coffeen7.4 mi SE
- Witt8.6 mi NE
- Donnellson10.0 mi S
- Litchfield10.4 mi W
- Panama10.5 mi S
- Walshville10.7 mi SW
- Fillmore11.2 mi E
- Raymond11.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro
What county is Hillsboro in?
Hillsboro is in Montgomery County, Illinois.
What is the population of Hillsboro, IL?
5,902 people lived in Hillsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillsboro, IL?
The ZIP code of Hillsboro is 62049.
What is the elevation of Hillsboro?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillsboro?
Schram City (1.1 mi), Taylor Springs (3.2 mi), Butler (3.6 mi), Irving (4.2 mi), Coffeen (7.4 mi).
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