Highlands, New Jersey
Highlands: Borough of New Jersey
About
Highlands is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,005 and a population density of 1,394 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,693 inhabitants.
The city was created 125 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Highlands
| Population : | 4,693 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Postal code : | 07732 |
| Area : | 3.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1900 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:19:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,307 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highlands is located at 40°24'13"N 73°59'30"W (40.4037200, -73.9915300). It has 3 neighbors: Middletown, Atlantic Highlands and Sea Bright.
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- Official Website
Official website of Highlands
Highlands has 3 neighbours.
- Middletown township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
- Atlantic Highlands borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
- Sea Bright borough in New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highlands decreased by 6.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,005 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,000 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,971 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,939 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,866 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,819 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,787 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,773 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,749 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,714 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,693 | -0.45% | estimation process |
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People born in Highlands (2)
People born in Highlands, including actor Jason Mewes, podcaster Bryan Johnson, .
List
Schools in Highlands
College & universities near Highlands, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185572 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch (NJ) | 07764-1898 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highlands, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Highlands
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Post Office | Highlands (NJ) | 07732 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Highlands , Texas census designated place with a population of 7,522 people.
- Highlands , North Carolina human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 984 people.
Other cities in Monmouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monmouth County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 86,722 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manalapan | 39,225 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Long Branch | 30,210 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| Hazlet | 19,641 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Tinton Falls | 17,406 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Holmdel | 16,670 | Township of New Jersey |
| Asbury Park | 15,377 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| West Freehold | 13,613 | Census designated place |
| Eatontown | 12,132 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Freehold | 11,658 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Colts Neck | 9,841 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keansburg | 9,614 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Matawan | 8,607 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| West Long Branch | 7,875 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keyport | 6,951 | Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Rumson | 6,671 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Highlands distances to largest New Jersey cities
