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ZIP 77562: Highlands, Highlands Woods Drive area and Stratford Park area

Highlands is an unincorporated community in eastern Harris County on the east bank of the San Jacinto River, north of Interstate 10 and west of FM 2100, along the Union Pacific Railroad. Main Street is the local commercial street, with East Wallisville Road as the main cross route. Census-based figures show houses from the 1940s through recent construction, with detached single-family homes dominant and manufactured homes a notable share.

County: Harris CountyAreas: Highlands, Highlands Woods Drive area, Stratford Park areaSchool districts: Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Deer Park Independent School DistrictVerified: October 29, 2026

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Schools serving 77562

Public schools in 77562 fall under Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District and Deer Park Independent School District. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.

Level School District TEA rating Links
Elementary Bonnie P. Hopper Elementary School Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District D (2025-26) TEA
Elementary Highlands Elementary School Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District D (2025-26) TEA
Middle Highlands Junior High School Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District D (2025-26) TEA
High Goose Creek Memorial High School Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District A (2025-26) TEA

Restaurants in 77562

Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.

  • Texas Tacos Mexican taqueria
    208 S Main St, Highlands, TX 77562 · ★ 4.8 (141 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Evening hours Monday to Saturday.
  • Carla's Snak Shak Seafood and American restaurant
    323 S Main St, Highlands, TX 77562 · ★ 4.6 (167 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews
  • Tacos To Go Mexican taqueria
    907 N Main St, Highlands, TX 77562 · ★ 4.6 (62 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Closed Sundays.
  • JC's Seafood and Steak Restaurant Seafood and steak restaurant
    300 S Main St, Highlands, TX 77562 · ★ 4.6 (54 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews
  • Backdraft Bar-Be-Que Barbecue restaurant
    411 S Main St, Highlands, TX 77562 · ★ 3.8 (199 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website
  • Taco Nene Mexican restaurant and food truck
    611 E Wallisville Rd, Highlands, TX 77562 · ★ 3.9 (168 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews

Parks, entertainment and things to do

  • Highlands Park and San Jacinto Community Center County park and community center
    604 Highlands Woods Dr, Highlands, TX 77562 Wikipedia lists picnic areas, spray park, courts.
  • Stratford Park County park
    Stratford St, Highlands, TX 77562 Street-level location; Wikipedia lists a lighted baseball field and playground.

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Questions about 77562

Which school district serves Highlands, TX 77562?

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District serves most of Highlands, with Bonnie P. Hopper Elementary (PK-1), Highlands Elementary (grades 2-5), Highlands Junior High (6-8) and Goose Creek Memorial High School, and a small portion is in Deer Park ISD. Confirm the zoned campus by address with the district.

What types of homes are in Highlands 77562?

Census-based figures compiled by City-Data.com show mostly detached single-family houses built across many decades, with notable groups from the 1940s, 1980s and 1990s and new construction since 2010. Manufactured homes (nearly 1,000 units) are also part of the housing mix.

What are the main commute routes from Highlands 77562?

Highlands sits north of Interstate 10 and west of FM 2100 along the Union Pacific Railroad, so Interstate 10 is the main route toward Baytown to the east and downtown Houston to the west. Main Street and East Wallisville Road are the principal local roads.

How can I check flood information for a home in Highlands 77562?

Highlands lies on the east bank of the San Jacinto River. The Harris County Flood Control District's Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool (harriscountyfemt.org) shows mapped floodplains, and FEMA's Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) provides the effective flood map for a specific address.

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Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.