City

Highland, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iowa County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,787Population
💰$82,639Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$198,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.7%
Asian0.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate491 (39.8%)
Some College137 (11.1%)
Associates243 (19.7%)
Bachelors151 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree211 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,639 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$198,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units867
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Highland, WI

Highland is a city in Wisconsin, located in Iowa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,787 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Highland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,639 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Highland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $659 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highland is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.3%).

Highland, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Highland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53543 1,787 $82,639 $198,900 $659 2.9% 29.3% 84.4%