Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois

Highland Park is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with 30,176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,650 ft (503 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highwood, 1.6 miles N.
- 30,176residents (2020 Census)
- 1,650 ftelevation · 503 m
- 12.2 sq miland area · 31.7 km²
- 2,467 / sq mipopulation density
- 60035main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Highland Park
Highland Park is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 30,176 at the 2020 census. Highland Park is located on the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area, about 25 miles (40 km) north of downtown Chicago. According to the United States Census Bureau, the median household income in Highland Park exceeded an estimated $159,567 in 2022.
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Living in Highland Park
- Median household income
- $168,094
- Median home value
- $607,300
- Median rent
- $1,925/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Highland Park had 30,176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,467 per sq mi (952 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland Park at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,176 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.23 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1824° N, 87.8108° W |
| ZIP codes | 60035, 60040 |
| Official website | cityhpil.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1734722 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland Park
- Highwood1.6 mi N
- Deerfield2.4 mi SW
- Bannockburn3.1 mi W
- Northbrook3.9 mi S
- Glencoe4.1 mi SE
- Riverwoods4.3 mi W
- Lake Forest4.4 mi NW
- Lincolnshire5.6 mi W
- Northfield5.7 mi S
- Winnetka6.3 mi SE
- Glenview6.8 mi S
- Wheeling6.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park
What county is Highland Park in?
Highland Park is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Highland Park, IL?
30,176 people lived in Highland Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland Park, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60035. Other ZIP codes: 60040.
What is the elevation of Highland Park?
1,650 feet (503 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland Park?
Highwood (1.6 mi), Deerfield (2.4 mi), Bannockburn (3.1 mi), Northbrook (3.9 mi), Glencoe (4.1 mi).
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