Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough is a town in Orange County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 9,757 in 2023. It sits at 36.0779, -79.0980 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Hillsborough |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Orange County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 9,757 |
| Land area | 5.74 sq mi (14.86 km²) |
| Coordinates | 36.0779, -79.0980 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 27278 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Hillsborough
Hillsborough covers 1 ZIP code: 27278. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Hillsborough?
Hillsborough is located in North Carolina, in Orange County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Mebane 16 km · NCCarrboro 17 km · NCChapel Hill 17 km · NCDurham 21 km · NCGreen Level 23 km · NCHaw River 24 km · NCSwepsonville 24 km · NCGraham 26 km · NC
Other places in Orange County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Hillsborough, NC in?
Hillsborough is in Orange County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hillsborough, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 9,757.
What time zone is Hillsborough in?
Hillsborough is in the America/New_York time zone.