Hillsdale
City in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Hillsdale is a city in Hillsdale County, Michigan, with 8,036 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,119 ft (341 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jonesville, 3.3 miles NW.
- 8,036residents (2020 Census)
- 1,119 ftelevation · 341 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 1,408 / sq mipopulation density
- 49242ZIP code
About Hillsdale
Hillsdale is the largest city in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 8,036 at the 2020 census. It is the home of Hillsdale College, a private liberal arts college.
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Living in Hillsdale
- Median household income
- $51,038
- Median home value
- $130,900
- Median rent
- $812/mo
- Median age
- 29.6
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Hillsdale had 8,036 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,036 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,408 per sq mi (544 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillsdale at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsdale County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,036 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.71 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9275° N, 84.6375° W |
| ZIP code | 49242 |
| Official website | cityofhillsdale.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2638460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillsdale
- Jonesville3.3 mi NW
- North Adams6.5 mi NE
- Allen7.1 mi W
- Cambria7.9 mi S
- Reading8.3 mi SW
- Pittsford9.4 mi SE
- Litchfield9.8 mi NW
- Hanover12.5 mi N
- Quincy12.6 mi W
- Camden13.4 mi SW
- Montgomery13.7 mi SW
- Lake LeAnn13.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale
What county is Hillsdale in?
Hillsdale is in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
What is the population of Hillsdale, MI?
8,036 people lived in Hillsdale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillsdale, MI?
The ZIP code of Hillsdale is 49242.
What is the elevation of Hillsdale?
1,119 feet (341 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillsdale?
Jonesville (3.3 mi), North Adams (6.5 mi), Allen (7.1 mi), Cambria (7.9 mi), Reading (8.3 mi).
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