Highland, IN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Highland is a small incorporated city in Lake County, Indiana. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 22,316, sits at 41.548°N, 87.459°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Indiana, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Highland, IN?

What is the population of Highland, IN?

Highland has an estimated population of 22,316. That makes it the 46th largest of the 677 places we list in Indiana, and the 9th largest of 22 places in Lake County. The typical place in Indiana has about 984 residents, so Highland is roughly 22.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Indiana with a similar population include Greenfield (23,006), Auburn (22,994), Munster (22,476), La Porte (21,569), Clarksville (21,558). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Highland differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Highland?

Highland has about 3,196 people per square mile (1,234 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Indiana, it is denser than about 98% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Highland use?

Highland uses one ZIP code: 46322. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Highland in?

Highland is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Plymouth, IN, about 61 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Highland located in Indiana?

Highland lies in the northwestern part of Indiana, at 41.548° north latitude and 87.459° west longitude. The state capital, Indianapolis, is about 140 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Lansing, IL, roughly 5 miles to the west, which shows how near Highland is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Chicago, IL, 23 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Highland, IN?

The closest listed place to Highland is Griffith, IN, 2.3 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Highland in?

Highland is in Lake County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 18089. The county contains 22 places in our data, 17 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Hammond (75,522), Gary (74,879), Merrillville (34,792), Crown Point (30,488), Schererville (28,527). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Highland from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Highland is closest to Chicago, IL at about 23 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,755 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Highland?

Yes. Our data lists 9 other places named Highland: Highland, CA (55,417), Highland, UT (19,175), Highland, IL (11,425), Highland, NY (5,707), Highland, MD (1,206), Highland, AR (1,107), Highland, KS (995), Highland, WI (826), and 1 more. When you search for Highland, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Highland in Lake County, Indiana.

Planning a move to Highland?

If you are weighing Highland, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.