Highland County GIS Maps
Highland County, Virginia, has 2,232 residents across 4,205 parcels and covers 415.2 square miles. The population declined 3.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Highland County is 51091.
Monterey is the county's largest population center. Highland County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Highland County Trends
- Population
- 2,232▾
- Median Home Value
- $195,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 208▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Highland County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Highland County Parcels
Highland County has 4,205 mapped parcels covering 264,710 acres. The median assessed value is $134,100. The median lot size is 10.00 acres. 1,981 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 2,647 distinct owner names. About 13% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Virginia. Owner names, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 96.2%. Browse the interactive Highland County Parcel viewer here.
Highland County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 4,204 | 100% |
| Owner name | 4,195 | 99.8% |
| Owner mailing address | 4,043 | 96.2% |
| Site address | 4,196 | 99.8% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 4,196 | 99.8% |
| Assessed value | 4,196 | 99.8% |
| Land value | 4,196 | 99.8% |
| Improvement value | 4,196 | 99.8% |
| Acreage | 4,196 | 99.8% |
| Parcel boundary | 4,204 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Highland County parcel records.
Highland County Population
Highland County had 2,232 residents in 2020. That was 3.8% lower than in 2010. Highland County had 304 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 5 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Monterey, Mc Dowell and Williamsville.
Population Trend in Highland County VA
Highland County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Highland County Zip Codes
Highland County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Monterey (24465), Mc Dowell (24458) and Williamsville (24487). Monterey is the largest zip by population, with about 1,305 residents or 58% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 88% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Highland County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24465 | Monterey | 1,305 | ▾ -5.6% |
| 24458 | Mc Dowell | 364 | ▾ -17.6% |
| 24487 | Williamsville | 286 | ▾ -10.6% |
| 24413 | Blue Grass | 220 | ▴ 23.6% |
| 24433 | Doe Hill | 96 | ▾ -3% |
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Highland County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Highland County Demographics
Highland County has a median age of 57.1, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 13.9% of residents are under 18, while 34.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 34.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 35.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Highland County VA
Median Age
57.1
Under 18
13.9%
Age 65+
34.3%
Bachelor's+
35.5%
Highland County School Districts
Highland County is served by 1 public school district with 208 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Highland County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland County Public Schools | 208 | 100% | ▾ -1.9% |
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Highland County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Highland County Housing & Real Estate
Highland County has a median home value of $195,700 and a median gross rent of $859. About 88% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $337,500 and homes spent about 151 days on the market.
Highland County Housing Mix
Highland County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Highland County Housing Trends
Highland County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Highland County, VA
Highland County has 147 business listings across 83 categories. The largest categories in Highland County business listings are Farm (12, 8.2%), Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 6.8%), and Structure And Geography (6, 4.1%). The full Highland County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Highland County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Highland County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Farm | 12 | 8.2% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 6.8% |
| Structure And Geography | 6 | 4.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 5 | 3.4% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 3.4% |
| Post Offices | 5 | 3.4% |
| Bed And Breakfast | 4 | 2.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 4 | 2.7% |
| American Restaurants | 4 | 2.7% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 3 | 2.0% |
Highland County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Monterey |
| Highland-Bath County Farm Bureau | Agricultural Service | Monterey |
| Back Creek Farms, Highland VA | Agriculture | Monterey |
| Highland County Department of EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Monterey |
| High's Restaurant | American Restaurants | Monterey |
| Highland Outdoor Stoves LLC | Appliance Store | Monterey |
| The 3rd Space | Art Gallery | Monterey |
| Smith Field | Attractions And Activities | Highland County |
| Moyers Auto Body | Auto Body Shop | McDowell |
| Moyer's Auto Parts | Automotive | Mc Dowell |
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Highland County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Highland County Basemaps
Highland County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Highland County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Highland County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Highland County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.