Highlands
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California

Highlands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Mateo County, California, with 2,359 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Baywood Park, 0.7 miles N.
- 2,359residents (2020 Census)
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 1,814 / sq mipopulation density
- 94402ZIP code
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- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Highlands had 2,359 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,359 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,814 per sq mi (700 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highlands at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,359 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.5200° N, 122.3459° W |
| ZIP code | 94402 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0633632 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highlands
- Baywood Park0.7 mi N
- Hillsborough2.7 mi N
- Belmont2.8 mi E
- San Mateo3.4 mi NE
- San Carlos4.5 mi E
- Burlingame4.9 mi N
- Emerald Lake Hills5.8 mi SE
- Foster City6.1 mi NE
- Millbrae6.3 mi NW
- Half Moon Bay6.3 mi SW
- El Granada6.5 mi W
- Redwood City7.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highlands
What county is Highlands in?
Highlands is in San Mateo County, California.
What is the population of Highlands, CA?
2,359 people lived in Highlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highlands, CA?
The ZIP code of Highlands is 94402.
What towns are near Highlands?
Baywood Park (0.7 mi), Hillsborough (2.7 mi), Belmont (2.8 mi), San Mateo (3.4 mi), San Carlos (4.5 mi).
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