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Highlands, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07732.
Population
4,518
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6,104
ZIP codes
1
Highlands and its ZIP codes
Highlands at a glance
- Highlands is about 4.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,913, 11% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $455,000 and median rent is $1,658 a month.
Local data for Highlands, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highlands, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,913
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$455,000
Median rent
$1,658/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.5%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
35.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,303), Italian Americans (1,135), German Americans (647).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Highlands.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,435
279,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
How people get to work
Highlands, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit8.3%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highlands, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14,530
7.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highlands, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Highlands
1 in or overlapping Highlands. Population shown
Cities near Highlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic HighlandsBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Sea BrightBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| NavesinkCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| RumsonBorough | 3 mi | 5.1 |
| LeonardoCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Fair HavenBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Monmouth BeachBorough | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| BelfordCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Little SilverBorough | 5.1 mi | 2.7 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Red BankBorough | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Port MonmouthCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| OceanportBorough | 6.3 mi | 3.2 |
| ShrewsburyBorough | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| North MiddletownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Long BranchCity | 7.5 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highlands, NJ in?
- Highlands is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Highlands, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Highlands include 07732.
- What is the population of Highlands, NJ?
- About 4,518 people live in Highlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highlands?
- Nearby places include Atlantic Highlands (1.2 mi), Sea Bright (2.2 mi), Navesink (2.6 mi), Rumson (3 mi), Leonardo (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023