Highland Michigan Map

About Highland, Michigan

Highland is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Highland is located at 42.6381°N, 83.6172°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48356.

Highland, Michigan, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of rolling hills and a scattering of clear, deep lakes. It lies 8.5 miles north-west of Commerce Township, MI (from Commerce Township, MI: bearing 304°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Wixom. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the approaching autumn, a scent of drying leaves and damp earth. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers, dominate the wooded areas, their leaves beginning to blush with the first signs of color. The roads wind organically, following the contours of the land, and from the higher points, one can glimpse the shimmering surfaces of Highland Lake and nearby White Lake, their waters reflecting the broad, ever-changing Michigan sky. This is a place where the natural world feels not just present, but profoundly influential, shaping the very character of the settlement. The story of Highland is interwoven with the agricultural heritage of Oakland County, a legacy still visible in the scattered farmsteads and fields that punctuate the residential development. While the local economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and services that cater to its growing population, a connection to the land persists, a quiet acknowledgment of its foundational importance. The presence of Kensington Metropark, a vast expanse of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, draws visitors from across the region, its trails and woodlands offering a sanctuary that echoes the wilder spirit of Highland's past. This blend of burgeoning suburban life and enduring natural charm defines Highland, a community that moves at its own steady pace, attuned to the seasons and the enduring presence of its lakes and forests.

About This Highland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Highland, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Highland includes the ZIP code (48357), telephone area code (989, 313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment. 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.