Highland
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Highland is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, with 997 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Orrtanna, 2.4 miles NW.
- 997residents (2020 Census)
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.4 km²
- 82 / sq mipopulation density
- 17343ZIP code
About Highland
Highland Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, which was created in 1863 from parts of Hamiltonban, Cumberland, and Franklin townships.
The population was 997 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Highland
- Median household income
- $108,958
- Median home value
- $359,100
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 55.9
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Highland had 997 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 997 |
|---|---|
| Density | 82 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 997 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.13 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.8204° N, 77.3286° W |
| ZIP code | 17343 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4200134424 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland
- Orrtanna2.4 mi NW
- Fairfield3.1 mi SW
- McKnightstown3.7 mi N
- Cumberland4.2 mi E
- Cashtown4.6 mi N
- Freedom4.6 mi S
- Gettysburg5.1 mi E
- Hamiltonban5.2 mi W
- Carroll Valley5.7 mi SW
- Liberty5.8 mi S
- Franklin6.0 mi NW
- Arendtsville7.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Highland
What county is Highland in?
Highland is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Highland, PA?
997 people lived in Highland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland, PA?
The ZIP code of Highland is 17343.
What towns are near Highland?
Orrtanna (2.4 mi), Fairfield (3.1 mi), McKnightstown (3.7 mi), Cumberland (4.2 mi), Cashtown (4.6 mi).
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