City

Highland, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥16,540Population
💰$99,044Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$320,993Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,145 (27.4%)
Some College1,004 (8.8%)
Associates1,902 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,542 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree3,802 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College8.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,044 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$320,992 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units6,655
Vacant Units393

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Highland, MI

Highland is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,540 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.35 years.

Economically, Highland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,043 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Highland is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $320,992, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highland is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.38%).

Highland, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Highland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48356 8,017 $103,708 $314,500 $838 3.5% 50.5% 91.5%
48357 8,523 $94,656 $327,100 $1,121 3.8% 42.9% 86.4%