Highland
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland
Highland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Howard County, Maryland, with 1,133 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fulton, 3.4 miles SE.
- 1,133residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 471 / sq mipopulation density
- 20777ZIP code
About Highland
Highland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1,133. It uses the 20777 ZIP code.
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Living in Highland
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $914,000
- Median age
- 40.5
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Highland had 1,133 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,133 |
|---|---|
| Density | 471 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,133 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1872° N, 76.9569° W |
| ZIP code | 20777 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2438475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland
- Fulton3.4 mi SE
- Ashton-Sandy Spring3.5 mi SW
- Burtonsville4.6 mi S
- Spencerville4.9 mi S
- Scaggsville5.1 mi SE
- Columbia5.3 mi E
- Brookeville5.5 mi W
- West Laurel6.0 mi SE
- Cloverly6.1 mi S
- Olney6.8 mi SW
- North Laurel6.9 mi SE
- Fairland7.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland
What county is Highland in?
Highland is in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the population of Highland, MD?
1,133 people lived in Highland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland, MD?
The ZIP code of Highland is 20777.
What is the elevation of Highland?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland?
Fulton (3.4 mi), Ashton-Sandy Spring (3.5 mi), Burtonsville (4.6 mi), Spencerville (4.9 mi), Scaggsville (5.1 mi).
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