Highland Illinois Map

About Highland, Illinois

Highland is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,262. The population density is 553.9 people per km². Highland is located at 38.7395°N, 89.6712°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62249.

Highland unfurls across the gently rolling terrain of southwestern Illinois, where the land breathes a quiet, expansive sigh under a sky that often stretches in a seamless, pale blue dome. It lies 16.0 miles east-south-east of Edwardsville, IL (from Edwardsville, IL: bearing 108°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Trenton. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, ripple towards distant, tree-lined horizons, their edges softened by the hazy light of afternoon. A palpable sense of openness prevails, the air carrying the scent of freshly turned earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of clover from the surrounding pastures. Even the houses, with their neat lawns and sturdy porches, seem to lean into the landscape, unpretentious and content. The story of Highland is one of tenacious settlement, a legacy etched into the very character of its people, who trace their roots back to German immigrants who sought fertile ground and a fresh start. This spirit of industriousness has long been the lifeblood of Highland, evolving from early agricultural endeavors to a diversified economy that now includes manufacturing and a growing service sector, a quiet hum of productivity beneath the placid surface. The community's enduring connection to its heritage is evident in its well-preserved architecture and the enduring strength of its civic institutions, a testament to a shared history that continues to shape the present.

About This Highland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.739492, -89.671201. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Highland and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Highland includes the ZIP code (62249), telephone area code (217), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment (Highland Community Unit School District 5). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Highland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.