Highwood, Illinois

Highwood, Illinois
Downtown Highwood
Location in Lake County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 42°12′19″N 87°48′44″W / 42.20528°N 87.81222°W / 42.20528; -87.81222
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLake
Government
  MayorCharles Pecaro
Area
  Total
0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
  Land0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,074
  Density7,047.22/sq mi (2,721.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60040
Area code847
FIPS code17-34865
Wikimedia CommonsHighwood, Illinois
Websitewww.cityofhighwood.com

Highwood is a North Shore suburb of Chicago in Moraine Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,074. It is known for its entertainment, restaurants, bars, and festivals.