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Hillsborough, CA
Town in San Mateo County, California. ZIP codes: 94010.
Population
11,099
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,800
ZIP codes
1
Hillsborough and its ZIP codes
Hillsborough at a glance
- Hillsborough is about 7.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Hillsborough, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hillsborough, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
83.8%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (2,270), German Americans (1,206), Irish Americans (1,147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Mateo County. PPP loans are for Hillsborough.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$214,295
411,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$179,656
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,619 per person
PPP loans
$327M
2,629 loans, 29,439 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hillsborough, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home36.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hillsborough, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
690
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,346
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 45°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hillsborough, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
18.7%
U.S. 33.3% -14.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
5.0%
U.S. 12.8% -7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.5%
U.S. 11.1% -8.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hillsborough
1 in or overlapping Hillsborough. Population shown
Cities near Hillsborough
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Baywood ParkCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingameCity | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| San MateoCity | 2.6 mi | 12.1 |
| MillbraeCity | 3.9 mi | 3.3 |
| BelmontCity | 4.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Foster CityCity | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| San BrunoCity | 6.2 mi | 5.5 |
| El GranadaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.9 |
| San CarlosCity | 6.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Half Moon BayCity | 7.1 mi | 6.2 |
| South San FranciscoCity | 7.4 mi | 9.2 |
| MontaraCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.9 |
| PacificaCity | 7.7 mi | 12.6 |
| Emerald Lake HillsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Moss BeachCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillsborough, CA in?
- Hillsborough is in San Mateo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hillsborough, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hillsborough include 94010.
- What is the population of Hillsborough, CA?
- About 11,099 people live in Hillsborough, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillsborough?
- Nearby places include Baywood Park (1.8 mi), Burlingame (2.2 mi), Highlands (2.4 mi), San Mateo (2.6 mi), Millbrae (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023