City

Highlands, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Harris County  ·  Texas

👥9,805Population
💰$63,636Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$195,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 37.6%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic37.6%
Black7.3%
Asian0.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma220 (3.8%)
HS Graduate1,912 (33%)
Some College954 (16.5%)
Associates1,224 (21.1%)
Bachelors722 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree761 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,636 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$195,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,190/mo
Total Housing Units4,184
Vacant Units582

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Highlands, TX

Highlands is a city in Texas, located in Harris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,805 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Highlands is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,636 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Highlands is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,190 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highlands is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

Highlands, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Highlands
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77562 9,805 $63,636 $195,300 $1,190 9.0% 25.6% 76.9%