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Highlands, TX
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77562.
Population
6,335
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,298
ZIP codes
1
Highlands and its ZIP codes
Highlands at a glance
- Highlands is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,167 a year, 34% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,400 (24% below Texas) and median rent is $1,223 a month.
Local data for Highlands, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highlands, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,167
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$214,400
Median rent
$1,223/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,932), German Americans (436), Irish Americans (371).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Highlands.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
How people get to work
Highlands, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit4.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highlands, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highlands, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.0%
U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts
ZIP codes in Highlands
1 in or overlapping Highlands. Population shown
Cities near Highlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 14.4 |
| SheldonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| BaytownCity | 7.3 mi | 40.5 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Deer ParkCity | 8.1 mi | 10.5 |
| La PorteCity | 9.9 mi | 18.6 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 11 mi | 17.8 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Galena ParkCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| PasadenaCity | 13 mi | 43.7 |
| ShoreacresCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CoveCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AtascocitaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highlands, TX in?
- Highlands is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Highlands, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Highlands include 77562.
- What is the population of Highlands, TX?
- About 6,335 people live in Highlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highlands?
- Nearby places include Barrett (3.8 mi), Channelview (4.1 mi), Sheldon (5.4 mi), Cloverleaf (6.8 mi), Baytown (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023