Hillgrove is an unincorporated community located in the southern San Gabriel Valley of eastern Los Angeles County, California.[1] The population in 1960 was 14,669.[2]

Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California is located in California
Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California
Location within the state of California
Hillgrove, California is located in the United States
Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California
Hillgrove, California (the United States)
Coordinates: 34°01′01″N 117°58′48″W / 34.01694°N 117.98000°W / 34.01694; -117.98000
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
Population
 (1960)
 • Total14,669
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
91745
Area code626
GNIS feature ID243472

A former section was a census-designated place, that became part of neighboring Hacienda Heights after the 1970 census.[3]

Geography

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Hillgrove is located at 34.017 degrees north latitude and 117.98 degrees west longitude. The community of Avocado Heights is to the west, the Puente Hills are to the south, and Hacienda Heights is to the southeast.

The elevation of the community is 331 feet (101 m) above sea level.[4] The ZIP Code serving the community is 91745.[5]

Education

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The community is part of the Hacienda-Puente Unified School District.[6] Hillgrove Center Preschool is located in the community.[7]

References

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  1. ^ 1960 U.S. Census of Population. Google Books. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  2. ^ 1960 U.S. Census of Population. Google Books. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  3. ^ 1970 Census of Population. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  4. ^ Hillgrove, CA Community Profile from Hometown Locator. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  5. ^ Hillgrove, California 91745. Google. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  6. ^ Hacienda-Puente Unified School District. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  7. ^ Hillgrove Center. greatschools.org. Retrieved 2010-08-26.