Highlands
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas
Highlands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harris County, Texas, with 8,612 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barrett, 3.6 miles N.
- 8,612residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 1,764 / sq mipopulation density
- 77562ZIP code
About Highlands
Highlands is a census-designated place (CDP) located along the Union Pacific Railroad, north of Interstate 10 and west of Farm to Market Road 2100, in an industrialized area of unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,612 individuals during the 2020 census.
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Living in Highlands
- Median household income
- $52,167
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Median rent
- $1,223/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Highlands had 8,612 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,612 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,764 per sq mi (681 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highlands at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,612 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.88 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.8129° N, 95.0578° W |
| ZIP code | 77562 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4833836 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highlands
- Barrett3.6 mi N
- Channelview3.6 mi W
- Sheldon5.6 mi NW
- Baytown6.5 mi SE
- Crosby7.0 mi N
- Cloverleaf7.3 mi W
- Deer Park9.1 mi S
- La Porte10.1 mi S
- Morgan's Point10.4 mi S
- Mont Belvieu11.3 mi E
- Jacinto City11.5 mi W
- Galena Park11.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highlands
What county is Highlands in?
Highlands is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of Highlands, TX?
8,612 people lived in Highlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highlands, TX?
The ZIP code of Highlands is 77562.
What is the elevation of Highlands?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highlands?
Barrett (3.6 mi), Channelview (3.6 mi), Sheldon (5.6 mi), Baytown (6.5 mi), Crosby (7.0 mi).
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