Highland Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan

Highland Park is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 8,977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Detroit, 1.6 miles S.
- 8,977residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 3,021 / sq mipopulation density
- 48203ZIP code
About Highland Park
Highland Park is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An enclave of Detroit, Highland Park is located roughly 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Downtown Detroit and is surrounded by Detroit on most sides. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 8,977.
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Living in Highland Park
- Median household income
- $29,309
- Median home value
- $79,200
- Median rent
- $688/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Highland Park had 8,977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,021 per sq mi (1,167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland Park at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,977 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.97 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4052° N, 83.0977° W |
| ZIP code | 48203 |
| Official website | highlandparkmi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2638180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland Park
- Detroit1.6 mi S
- Hamtramck2.2 mi E
- Hazel Park3.9 mi N
- Ferndale4.1 mi NW
- Pleasant Ridge5.2 mi NW
- Oak Park6.0 mi NW
- Center Line6.3 mi NE
- Huntington Woods6.4 mi NW
- Madison Heights7.1 mi N
- Warren7.1 mi NE
- Royal Oak7.6 mi NW
- Berkley7.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park
What county is Highland Park in?
Highland Park is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Highland Park, MI?
8,977 people lived in Highland Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland Park, MI?
The ZIP code of Highland Park is 48203.
What is the elevation of Highland Park?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland Park?
Detroit (1.6 mi), Hamtramck (2.2 mi), Hazel Park (3.9 mi), Ferndale (4.1 mi), Pleasant Ridge (5.2 mi).
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