| Place Name | Highland Lakes |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35242 |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code(s) | 205,659 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 4,122 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 33.44% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.46% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Birmingham-Hoover, AL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Alabama 6th |
| State House Districts | 45 |
| State Senate Districts | 15 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.46% |
| African American | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.49% |