Highland City
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Highland City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Polk County, Florida, with 12,355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeland Highlands, 4.5 miles W.
- 12,355residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.2 km²
- 1,582 / sq mipopulation density
- 33812ZIP code
About Highland City
Highland City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Highland City had a population of 12,355. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Highland City
- Median household income
- $90,947
- Median home value
- $347,100
- Median rent
- $1,993/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Highland City had 12,355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,582 per sq mi (611 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland City at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,355 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.81 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9635° N, 81.8786° W |
| ZIP code | 33812 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1230225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland City
- Lakeland Highlands4.5 mi W
- Crystal Lake5.2 mi N
- Medulla6.3 mi W
- Bartow6.3 mi SE
- Jan Phyl Village6.3 mi NE
- Fussels Corner6.6 mi N
- Combee Settlement6.9 mi N
- Eagle Lake7.6 mi E
- Fuller Heights7.7 mi W
- Mulberry7.8 mi SW
- Lakeland7.9 mi NW
- Inwood8.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland City
What county is Highland City in?
Highland City is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Highland City, FL?
12,355 people lived in Highland City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland City, FL?
The ZIP code of Highland City is 33812.
What is the elevation of Highland City?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland City?
Lakeland Highlands (4.5 mi), Crystal Lake (5.2 mi), Medulla (6.3 mi), Bartow (6.3 mi), Jan Phyl Village (6.3 mi).
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