Highlands
Town in Macon County, North Carolina
Highlands is a town in Macon County, North Carolina, with 1,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,117 ft (1,255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cashiers, 6.8 miles NE.
- 1,072residents (2020 Census)
- 4,117 ftelevation · 1,255 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 171 / sq mipopulation density
- 28741ZIP code
About Highlands
Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively. The permanent population was 1,014 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Highlands
- Median household income
- $71,509
- Median home value
- $700,900
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 62.7
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Highlands had 1,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 171 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highlands at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.25 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,117 ft (1,255 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0538° N, 83.1976° W |
| ZIP code | 28741 |
| Official website | highlandsnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3731360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highlands
- Cashiers6.8 mi NE
- Sky Valley, GA9.0 mi SW
- Glenville9.2 mi NE
- Dillard, GA11.8 mi SW
- Franklin13.5 mi NW
- Mountain City, GA13.8 mi SW
- Tamassee, SC15.9 mi SE
- Forest Hills16.7 mi N
- Clayton, GA16.9 mi SW
- Salem, SC17.0 mi SE
- Cullowhee17.7 mi N
- Longcreek, SC18.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Highlands
What county is Highlands in?
Highlands is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Highlands, NC?
1,072 people lived in Highlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highlands, NC?
The ZIP code of Highlands is 28741.
What is the elevation of Highlands?
4,117 feet (1,255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highlands?
Cashiers (6.8 mi), Sky Valley (9.0 mi), Glenville (9.2 mi), Dillard (11.8 mi), Franklin (13.5 mi).
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