City

Hillsboro, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Iowa

👥214Population
💰$47,969Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$50,000Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate54 (41.2%)
Some College43 (32.8%)
Associates15 (11.5%)
Bachelors12 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree7 (5.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 32.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 5.3%Edu
HS Grad41.2%
Some College32.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate5.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,969 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$50,000 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,188/mo
Total Housing Units124
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Hillsboro, IA

Hillsboro is a city in Iowa, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 214 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Hillsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,969 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, 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 $50,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,188 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsboro is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.66%).

Hillsboro, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Hillsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52630 214 $47,969 $50,000 $1,188 2.0% 14.5% 65.2%