Highlands

Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California

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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.

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Living in Highlands

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, CA population

Highlands had 2,359 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,359
Density1,814 per sq mi (700 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Highlands at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Mateo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,359 (2020)
Land area1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Coordinates37.5200° N, 122.3459° W
ZIP code94402
Census code (GEOID)0633632

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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