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Highland County, VA
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Highland County, Virginia.
Population
2,296
Land area
415sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Highland County
Highland County at a glance
- Highland County is 97% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,625, 30% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (48% below Virginia) and median rent is $856 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monterey (197) and McDowell (58).
Local data for Highland County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highland County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,625
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
56.5
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (573), Irish Americans (256), Filipino Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,684
613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.6M
FY 2026, $12,387 per person
PPP loans
$1.5M
50 loans, 247 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$53.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Highland County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home21.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highland County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
615
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
16
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Highland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Highland County, VA?
- Monterey is the largest city or town in Highland County, with about 197 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Highland County?
- Highland County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24413, 24433, 24442, 24458, 24465.
- What is the population of Highland County, VA?
- About 2,296 people live in Highland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Highland County?
- Highland County borders Augusta County, Pocahontas County, WV, Pendleton County, WV, Bath County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023