City

Hillsboro, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Kansas

👥3,546Population
💰$68,844Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$144,900Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.7%
Asian0.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
17%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.5%)
HS Graduate509 (24.3%)
Some College267 (12.8%)
Associates334 (16%)
Bachelors166 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree783 (37.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,844 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$144,900 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units1,462
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Hillsboro, KS

Hillsboro is a city in Kansas, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,546 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Hillsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,844 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near 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 $144,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsboro is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.37%).

Hillsboro, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Hillsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67063 3,546 $68,844 $144,900 $773 5.0% 45.4% 83.0%