Hillsdale, Michigan

Hillsdale, Michigan
City of Hillsdale
Location within Hillsdale County
Hillsdale
Location within the state of Michigan
Hillsdale
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 41°55′10″N 84°38′00″W / 41.91944°N 84.63333°W / 41.91944; -84.63333
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyHillsdale
Settled1834
Incorporated1847 (village)
1869 (city)
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • Acting MayorJoshua Paladino
 • ManagerDavid Mackie
Area
 • Total
6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2)
 • Land5.69 sq mi (14.74 km2)
 • Water0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
Elevation
1,119 ft (341 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,036
 • Density1,412.3/sq mi (545.3/km2)
DemonymHillsdalien
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49242
Area code517
FIPS code26-38460
GNIS feature ID0628321
WebsiteOfficial website

Hillsdale is the largest city in Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 8,036 at the 2020 census. It is the home of Hillsdale College, a private liberal arts college.