Highland
City in Madison County, Illinois
Highland is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with 9,991 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grantfork, 4.0 miles N.
- 9,991residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 1,377 / sq mipopulation density
- 62249ZIP code
About Highland
Highland is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,991 at the 2020 census. Highland began as a Swiss settlement and derived its name from later German immigrants
Highland is a sister city of Sursee in Switzerland.
Highland is a part of the Metro East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
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Living in Highland
- Median household income
- $82,551
- Median home value
- $202,900
- Median rent
- $855/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Highland had 9,991 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,991 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,377 per sq mi (532 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,991 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7704° N, 89.6861° W |
| ZIP code | 62249 |
| Official website | ci.highland.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1734670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland
- Grantfork4.0 mi N
- Pierron5.1 mi E
- Marine5.1 mi W
- St. Jacob5.5 mi SW
- Alhambra8.5 mi N
- Pocahontas8.8 mi NE
- St. Rose9.4 mi SE
- Old Ripley10.4 mi NE
- Aviston10.7 mi S
- Trenton11.2 mi S
- Troy11.6 mi W
- Hamel11.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland
What county is Highland in?
Highland is in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the population of Highland, IL?
9,991 people lived in Highland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland, IL?
The ZIP code of Highland is 62249.
What is the elevation of Highland?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland?
Grantfork (4.0 mi), Pierron (5.1 mi), Marine (5.1 mi), St. Jacob (5.5 mi), Alhambra (8.5 mi).
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