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Highland Lake, AL

Town in Blount County, Alabama.

Population

503

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

308

ZIP codes

0

Highland Lake and its ZIP codes

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Highland Lake at a glance

  • Highland Lake is about 3.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,563, 12% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,500 (36% above Alabama).

Housing and community stats

Highland Lake, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,563

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$285,500

Homeownership

91.7%

Bachelor's or higher

29.7%

Median age

62.1

Average commute

37.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (47), German Americans (38), Italian Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Highland Lake.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,842

9,229 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,543

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$351M

FY 2026, $5,944 per person

Blount County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Highland Lake, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.5%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Highland Lake, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

586

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

23

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 33°F

57.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Highland Lake, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

18.8%

U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Highland Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OneontaCity4.3 mi15.8
AllgoodTown5.7 mi1.1
RosaTown8.5 mi4.2
AshvilleCity9.3 mi19.2
SpringvilleCity9.7 mi9.6
OdenvilleCity9.8 mi14
AltoonaTown11 mi4.6
ClevelandTown11 mi7.9
RemlapCensus-designated place11 mi16.3
Locust ForkTown13 mi3.9
Susan MooreTown13 mi5.6
GallantCensus-designated place13 mi14.4
SteeleTown13 mi6.7
NectarTown13 mi1.8
Walnut GroveTown13 mi5
ArgoCity15 mi10.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Highland Lake, AL in?
Highland Lake is in Blount County, Alabama.
What is the population of Highland Lake, AL?
About 503 people live in Highland Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Highland Lake?
Nearby places include Oneonta (4.3 mi), Allgood (5.7 mi), Rosa (8.5 mi), Ashville (9.3 mi), Springville (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023