Highwood
City in Lake County, Illinois
Highwood is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with 5,074 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 686 ft (209 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland Park, 1.6 miles S.
- 5,074residents (2020 Census)
- 686 ftelevation · 209 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 7,050 / sq mipopulation density
- 60040ZIP code
About Highwood
Highwood is a North Shore suburb of Chicago in Moraine Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States, 28 miles (45 km) north of downtown Chicago. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,074.
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Living in Highwood
- Median household income
- $107,875
- Median home value
- $405,400
- Median rent
- $1,900/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Highwood had 5,074 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,074 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,050 per sq mi (2,722 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highwood at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,074 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.72 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2060° N, 87.8129° W |
| ZIP code | 60040 |
| Official website | cityofhighwood.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1734865 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highwood
- Highland Park1.6 mi S
- Lake Forest3.0 mi NW
- Bannockburn3.1 mi W
- Deerfield3.4 mi SW
- Riverwoods4.8 mi SW
- Lincolnshire5.4 mi W
- Northbrook5.5 mi S
- Glencoe5.6 mi SE
- Lake Bluff5.7 mi N
- Mettawa6.1 mi NW
- Knollwood6.4 mi NW
- Northfield7.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highwood
What county is Highwood in?
Highwood is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Highwood, IL?
5,074 people lived in Highwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highwood, IL?
The ZIP code of Highwood is 60040.
What is the elevation of Highwood?
686 feet (209 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highwood?
Highland Park (1.6 mi), Lake Forest (3.0 mi), Bannockburn (3.1 mi), Deerfield (3.4 mi), Riverwoods (4.8 mi).
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