North Highlands

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Aerial view of North Highlands, California
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North Highlands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sacramento County, California, with 49,327 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McClellan Park, 1.7 miles W.

About North Highlands

North Highlands is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 49,327 at the 2020 census, up from 42,694 at the 2010 census.

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Living in North Highlands

Median household income
$65,495
Median home value
$367,600
Median rent
$1,636/mo
Median age
34.2
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North Highlands, CA population

North Highlands had 49,327 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census49,327
Density5,600 per sq mi (2,162 per km²)

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

North Highlands at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySacramento County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population49,327 (2020)
Land area8.81 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates38.6713° N, 121.3721° W
ZIP codes95660, 95652, 95841, 95842
Census code (GEOID)0651924

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

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Frequently asked questions about North Highlands

What county is North Highlands in?

North Highlands is in Sacramento County, California.

What is the population of North Highlands, CA?

49,327 people lived in North Highlands at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North Highlands, CA?

The main ZIP code is 95660. Other ZIP codes: 95652, 95841, 95842.

What is the elevation of North Highlands?

95 feet (29 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North Highlands?

McClellan Park (1.7 mi), Foothill Farms (1.7 mi), Antelope (3.1 mi), Carmichael (3.8 mi), Rio Linda (3.9 mi).

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