What is the population of Highlands?

The population of Highlands, NC is 984.

Where is Highlands located?

Highlands, NC is located at latitude 35.0528700 and longitude -83.1986000. It is in United States.

What is the area of Highlands?

The area of Highlands, NC is 15.938064 km².

What is the elevation of Highlands?

Highlands, NC has an elevation of 1168 meters (3832 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Highlands in?

Highlands, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Highlands in?

Highlands is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Highlands, NC in?

Highlands is in Macon County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Highlands changed?

The population of Highlands, NC has increased from 924 (2010) to 984 (2020), a change of 6.5%.

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Highlands, North Carolina

Highlands: human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America

About

Highlands is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 924 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 984 inhabitants.

The city was created 151 years ago in 1874.

Quick Facts about Highlands

Population	984 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Macon County
Postal code	28741
Phone Area Codes	828
Area	15.94 km²
Latitude & Longitude	35.0529,-83.1986
Altitude	4,117 feet / 1255 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1875 (151 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	05:17:34 (17th April 2026)
Density	62 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	6.1% (2010-2020)
Weather	80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Highlands is located at 35°3'10"N 83°11'55"W (35.0528700, -83.1986000).

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7 mph WNW Friday

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Official website of Highlands

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Demographics

The population of Highlands increased by 6.1% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	924	-	census
2011	930	0.65%	estimation process
2012	927	-0.32%	estimation process
2013	925	-0.22%	estimation process
2014	928	0.32%	estimation process
2015	934	0.64%	estimation process
2016	940	0.64%	estimation process
2017	948	0.84%	estimation process
2018	966	1.86%	estimation process
2019	982	1.63%	estimation process
2020	984	0.2%	estimation process

Highlands zip code is 28741. County name: Macon, County fips: 37113

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Services and Civic Places in Highlands

1Highlands Town Hall

210 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741 View details

Phone: +18285262118 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Highlands, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
200004	Western Carolina University	Cullowhee (NC)	28723-9646

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Highlands, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
CSN	Clemson	Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.	RAIL
TCA	Toccoa	47 North Alexander St.	RAIL
GRV	Greenville	1120 West Washington Street	RAIL
GNS	Gainesville	116 Industrial Boulevard	RAIL
SPB	Spartanburg	290 Magnolia St	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Highlands.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Highland Post Office	Highlands (NC)	28741

Other places with the same name (2)

Highlands, Texas census designated place with a population of 7,522 people.
Highlands, New Jersey borough of New Jersey with a population of 4,693 people.

Other cities in Macon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , NC.

City Name	Population	Title
Franklin	4,121	Town in North Carolina, United States