City

Highland, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Illinois

👥16,550Population
💰$88,986Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓48.3%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.1%
Asian2.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads48.3% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma97 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,712 (23.9%)
Some College1,299 (11.4%)
Associates1,757 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,432 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree4,053 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College11.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,986 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units7,317
Vacant Units265

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Highland, IL

Highland is a city in Illinois, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,550 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Highland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,986 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Highland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highland is well-educated. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.51%).

Highland, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Highland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62249 16,550 $88,986 $220,000 $779 2.7% 48.3% 80.4%