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Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California is located in California
Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California
Location in California
Hillgrove, California is located in the United States
Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  California
County Los Angeles
Population
 (1960)
 • Total 14,669
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
91745
Area code(s) 626
GNIS feature ID 243472

Hillgrove is a community in Los Angeles County, California. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the county.

In 1960, about 14,669 people lived in Hillgrove. Part of Hillgrove used to be a "census-designated place." This is an area that the government counts for population, but it's not a city. After the 1970 census, this part of Hillgrove became part of a nearby community called Hacienda Heights.

Where is Hillgrove Located?

Hillgrove is found in the southern part of the San Gabriel Valley. This valley is in eastern Los Angeles County, California.

Geographic Neighbors

  • To the west of Hillgrove, you'll find the community of Avocado Heights.
  • To the south, there are the Puente Hills.
  • To the southeast, you'll find Hacienda Heights.

Elevation and ZIP Code

Hillgrove is about 331 feet (or 101 meters) above sea level. The ZIP Code for the area is 91745.

Schools in Hillgrove

The schools in Hillgrove are part of the Hacienda-Puente Unified School District. This district helps manage schools for students in the area.

Local Preschool

There is a school called Hillgrove Center Preschool located right in the community.

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