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Hill County, TX
14 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Hill County, Texas.
Population
37,328
Land area
959sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Hill County
Hill County at a glance
- Hill County is 66% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,591, 18% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,200 (37% below Texas) and median rent is $946 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hillsboro (8,506), Itasca (2,073) and Whitney (2,050).
Local data for Hill County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hill County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,591
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$179,200
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,524), German Americans (4,047), Irish Americans (3,838).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,256
11,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$284M
FY 2026, $7,904 per person
PPP loans
$44.8M
1,045 loans, 5,396 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hill County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hill County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
586
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
71
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hill County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hill County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hill County, TX?
- Hillsboro is the largest city or town in Hill County, with about 8,506 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hill County?
- Hill County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76055, 76621, 76622, 76627, 76628.
- What is the population of Hill County, TX?
- About 37,328 people live in Hill County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hill County?
- Hill County borders McLennan County, Ellis County, Johnson County, Navarro County, Limestone County, Bosque County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023