Hillsborough
Town in Orange County, North Carolina
Hillsborough is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, with 9,660 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Efland, 4.2 miles W.
- 9,660residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 1,624 / sq mipopulation density
- 27278ZIP code
About Hillsborough
The town of Hillsborough is the county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States, and is located along the Eno River. The population was 9,660 as of the 2020 census.
Its name was unofficially shortened to "Hillsboro" during the 19th century. In the late 1960s, residents voted to change the name back to its original, historic spelling.
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Living in Hillsborough
- Median household income
- $98,163
- Median home value
- $460,100
- Median rent
- $1,368/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Hillsborough had 9,660 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,660 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,624 per sq mi (627 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hillsborough at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,660 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.95 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0666° N, 79.0981° W |
| ZIP code | 27278 |
| Official website | hillsboroughnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3731620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hillsborough
- Efland4.2 mi W
- Carrboro9.7 mi S
- Mebane10.0 mi W
- Chapel Hill10.1 mi S
- Woodlawn11.6 mi W
- Durham12.7 mi SE
- Saxapahaw14.2 mi SW
- Green Level14.3 mi W
- Rougemont14.5 mi NE
- Swepsonville14.5 mi W
- Haw River14.6 mi W
- Carolina Meadows15.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough
What county is Hillsborough in?
Hillsborough is in Orange County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hillsborough, NC?
9,660 people lived in Hillsborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hillsborough, NC?
The ZIP code of Hillsborough is 27278.
What is the elevation of Hillsborough?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hillsborough?
Efland (4.2 mi), Carrboro (9.7 mi), Mebane (10.0 mi), Chapel Hill (10.1 mi), Woodlawn (11.6 mi).
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