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Highland, IL
City in Madison County, Illinois.
Population
10,262
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,434
ZIP codes
0
Highland and its ZIP codes
Highland at a glance
- Highland is about 6.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 224th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $82,551, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,900 (23% below Illinois) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Highland, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highland, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,551
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,285), Irish Americans (1,612), Italian Americans (818).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Highland.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,911
107,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,581 per person
How people get to work
Highland, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highland, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
854
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
824
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Highland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrantforkVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| PierronVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| MarineVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| St. JacobVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| PocahontasVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| AlhambraVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| St. RoseVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| TroyCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| Old RipleyVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AvistonVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| TrentonCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| HamelVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| SummerfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BreeseCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| New DouglasVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| WordenVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highland, IL in?
- Highland is in Madison County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Highland, IL?
- About 10,262 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highland?
- Nearby places include Grantfork (3.9 mi), Pierron (4.6 mi), Marine (5.6 mi), St. Jacob (5.8 mi), Pocahontas (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023