City

Hillsboro, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Alabama

👥3,088Population
💰$51,055Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$112,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.7%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 25.7%Other: 1%Race
White63.7%
Hispanic3.8%
Black25.7%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
36%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (2.9%)
HS Graduate632 (36.3%)
Some College291 (16.7%)
Associates304 (17.5%)
Bachelors136 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree326 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College16.7%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,055 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$112,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units1,423
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Hillsboro, AL

Hillsboro is a city in Alabama, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,088 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Hillsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,055 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hillsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsboro is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.73%).

Hillsboro, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Hillsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35643 3,088 $51,055 $112,700 $732 0.4% 26.6% 84.5%