| Place Name | Highlands |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28741 |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,041 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 16.02% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.29% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 120 |
| State Senate Districts | 50 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.29% |
| African American | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.72% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.76% |