Highland Lakes
Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama
Highland Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shelby County, Alabama, with 5,239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eagle Point, 1.7 miles W.
- 5,239residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 1,373 / sq mipopulation density
- 35242ZIP code
About Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Highland Lakes had a population of 5,239.
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Living in Highland Lakes
- Median household income
- $169,361
- Median home value
- $599,200
- Median rent
- $1,201/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Highland Lakes had 5,239 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,239 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,373 per sq mi (530 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland Lakes at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,239 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.82 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3976° N, 86.6479° W |
| ZIP code | 35242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0134490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland Lakes
- Eagle Point1.7 mi W
- Shoal Creek3.1 mi NE
- Meadowbrook3.3 mi W
- Brook Highland3.5 mi NW
- Indian Springs Village6.1 mi SW
- Chelsea6.2 mi S
- Pelham6.6 mi SW
- Westover6.9 mi E
- Vestavia Hills6.9 mi NW
- Vandiver8.0 mi NE
- Mountain Brook8.2 mi NW
- Dunnavant9.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Lakes
What county is Highland Lakes in?
Highland Lakes is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Highland Lakes, AL?
5,239 people lived in Highland Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland Lakes, AL?
The ZIP code of Highland Lakes is 35242.
What is the elevation of Highland Lakes?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland Lakes?
Eagle Point (1.7 mi), Shoal Creek (3.1 mi), Meadowbrook (3.3 mi), Brook Highland (3.5 mi), Indian Springs Village (6.1 mi).
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