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Hillsdale, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Along PA 286
Along PA 286
Hillsdale, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Hillsdale, Pennsylvania
Hillsdale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hillsdale, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Hillsdale, Pennsylvania
Hillsdale, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Indiana
Township Montgomery
Elevation
1,683 ft (513 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15746
Area code(s) 814
GNIS feature ID 1177107

Hillsdale is a small, unincorporated community located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work, even though it doesn't have its own city government.

Discover Hillsdale, Pennsylvania

Hillsdale is known for its peaceful setting. It's a part of Montgomery Township. The community is connected by Pennsylvania Route 286, a main road that helps people travel to nearby towns.

Where is Hillsdale Located?

Hillsdale is found in the western part of Pennsylvania. It's about 16.7 miles (or 26.9 kilometers) northeast of a larger town called Indiana. This makes it easy for residents to access bigger services and shops when needed.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

You might wonder what an "unincorporated community" is. It means Hillsdale is a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, like a city or a borough. Instead, it's governed by the larger Montgomery Township. This helps keep things simple for the residents.

Life and Services in Hillsdale

Even without its own government, Hillsdale has important services for its residents. One key service is its own post office. This means people in Hillsdale can send and receive mail right in their community. The post office uses the ZIP code 15746.

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