Highland Lakes, New Jersey facts for kids
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Highland Lakes, New Jersey
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Map of Highland Lakes in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the state of New Jersey
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 Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Location in Sussex County, New Jersey
Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Township | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.98 sq mi (12.91 km2) |
| • Land | 4.32 sq mi (11.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) 16.86% |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,816 |
| • Density | 1,114.30/sq mi (430.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07422
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| Area code(s) | 973 Exchange:764 |
| FIPS code | 34-31405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389926 |
Highland Lakes is a special community in Vernon Township, Sussex County, in the state of New Jersey. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area the government counts for population, even though it's not an official town.
In 2020, about 4,816 people lived here. Highland Lakes even has its own Post Office with the ZIP Code 07422.
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History of Highland Lakes
For a while, the United States Census Bureau accidentally called this community "Highland Lake" (without the "s"). This happened from 1990 to 2010. But the correct name is "Highland Lakes," because there are many lakes here!
Geography and Area
Highland Lakes covers a total area of about 12.91 square kilometers (4.98 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 11.19 square kilometers (4.32 square miles). The rest, about 1.71 square kilometers (0.66 square miles), is made up of water. This means water makes up about 16.86% of the area.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,888 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,550 | 57.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,051 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,933 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,816 | −2.4% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 4,933 people living in Highland Lakes. There were 1,875 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most people living here were White (96.55%). About 5.98% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 22.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Highland Lakes was 41.1 years.
Community and Surroundings
Highland Lakes is a private community in northern New Jersey. It's a great place for outdoor activities! The area used to be dairy farms. In the 1930s, it became a popular summer spot for families from New York City. Many homes here are lake-style or log cabins, keeping their original look. What were once summer homes are now often full-time residences.
Lakes and Recreation
Highland Lakes has five main lakes:
- Highland Lake
- East Highland Lake
- Upper Highland Lake
- Upper West Highland Lake
- Upper East Highland Lake
These lakes have seven beaches where people can relax and play. The community is managed by a private group called the Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association. They take care of all the property and fun places like the lakes, beaches, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and the clubhouse. Homeowners pay a fee to be part of this community.
Nearby Nature
Highland Lakes is right next to Wawayanda State Park, which is a huge park covering 34,350 acres. It's also close to the Pequannock Watershed. This is a large area owned by the City of Newark that helps supply their water.
Notable People
Some people who have lived in or are connected to Highland Lakes include:
- Nicolas de Gunzburg
- Ryan Izzo (born 1995), a tight end for the Houston Roughnecks football team.
See also
In Spanish: Highland Lake (Nueva Jersey) para niños
