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Highland, UT
City in Utah County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84003.
Population
20,119
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,316
ZIP codes
1
Highland and its ZIP codes
Highland at a glance
- Highland is about 56 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- Households here earn a median of $186,075 a year, 96% more than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $928,300 (90% above Utah) and median rent is $2,166 a month.
Local data for Highland, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highland, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$186,075
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$928,300
Median rent
$2,166/mo
Homeownership
91.7%
Bachelor's or higher
64.4%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,317), Irish Americans (1,517), Scottish Americans (939).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Highland.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
How people get to work
Highland, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.3%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highland, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
6.9%
U.S. 12.1% -5.2 pts
Smoking
5.0%
U.S. 12.8% -7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Highland
1 in or overlapping Highland. Population shown
Cities near Highland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar HillsCity | 1.7 mi | 2.7 |
| AlpineCity | 2.3 mi | 7.9 |
| American ForkCity | 4 mi | 11.4 |
| Pleasant GroveCity | 4.3 mi | 9.2 |
| LehiCity | 5.9 mi | 30.3 |
| DraperCity | 6.5 mi | 28.3 |
| LindonCity | 7.5 mi | 8.4 |
| BluffdaleCity | 7.8 mi | 11.1 |
| VineyardTown | 8.7 mi | 4.8 |
| GraniteCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| White CityMetro Township | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SandyCity | 10 mi | 24.3 |
| Saratoga SpringsCity | 10 mi | 23.3 |
| OremCity | 10 mi | 18.6 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| RivertonCity | 11 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highland, UT in?
- Highland is in Utah County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Highland, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Highland include 84003.
- What is the population of Highland, UT?
- About 20,119 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highland?
- Nearby places include Cedar Hills (1.7 mi), Alpine (2.3 mi), American Fork (4 mi), Pleasant Grove (4.3 mi), Lehi (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023