Hillsborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with 5,939 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Windsor, 3.9 miles SW.
- 5,939residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 43.7 sq miland area · 113.2 km²
- 136 / sq mipopulation density
- 03244ZIP code
About Hillsborough
Hillsborough, frequently spelled Hillsboro, is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,939 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Fox State Forest and part of Low State Forest.
The main village of the town, where 2,156 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Hillsborough census-designated place (CDP), and is located along the Contoocook River at the junction of New Hampshire Route 149 with Henniker Street and Main Street. The town also includes the villages of Hillsborough Center, Hillsborough Upper Village, Hillsborough Lower Village, and Emerald Lake Village.
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Living in Hillsborough
- Median household income
- $84,495
- Median home value
- $272,300
- Median rent
- $1,198/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Hillsborough had 5,939 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,939 |
|---|---|
| Density | 136 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillsborough at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,939 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.72 sq mi (113.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1467° N, 71.9510° W |
| ZIP code | 03244 |
| Official website | town.hillsborough.nh.us/Public_Documents/index |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301136180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillsborough
- Windsor3.9 mi SW
- Bradford5.4 mi N
- Henniker6.2 mi E
- Deering6.3 mi SE
- Antrim6.8 mi S
- Washington7.7 mi W
- Bennington9.1 mi S
- Stoddard9.6 mi SW
- Warner11.2 mi NE
- Goshen11.5 mi NW
- Hancock11.9 mi S
- Newbury12.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough
What county is Hillsborough in?
Hillsborough is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Hillsborough, NH?
5,939 people lived in Hillsborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillsborough, NH?
The ZIP code of Hillsborough is 03244.
What is the elevation of Hillsborough?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillsborough?
Windsor (3.9 mi), Bradford (5.4 mi), Henniker (6.2 mi), Deering (6.3 mi), Antrim (6.8 mi).
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