Gornji Zbilj is located in the municipality Desinić, in Krapina-Zagorje County at an elevation of 185 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 1.14 km² (0.44 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 59 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (98%), but also. Nearby places: Gostenje, Stipernica, Gornji Jalšovec, Nebojse, Donji Zbilj, Marinec, Turnovo, Donji Jalšovec, Klanječko and Jelenjak.