Looking for a modular home builder in Highlands, NC? Describe your project once and up to three modular home builders who work in Highlands and Macon County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Highlands is home to about 1,119 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+4.4% since 2020). With 179 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Rural lots and replacements of older homes here are good fits for modular construction.
Highlands at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,119 (+4.4% since 2020)
- Rank in North Carolina
- 325th of 549 cities and towns
- Land area
- 6.2 sq mi
- Population density
- 179 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Town (Highlands town)
- Main county
- Macon County
What to check before hiring in Highlands
- Code: in North Carolina, modular homes are built to the state or local building code.
- Site work: foundation, utilities, crane access and finishes must be in the quote.
- Access: delivery trucks and cranes need road and lot access.
- Price drivers: size, finishes, transport distance and site work.
Useful official resources
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Modular Home Builders Association
Official information and guidance.
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ICC: International Code Council
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Highlands
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Modular home
Factory-built modular home delivered and set on a site-built foundation, with finish work.
Frequently asked questions in Highlands
How much does a modular home cost in Highlands, NC?
It depends on size, finishes, transport and site work. Describe your project: builders who serve Highlands reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Often a few months from order to move-in.
Can I customize the design?
Most modular builders offer customizable plans.
Which modular home builders will contact me?
Up to three independent modular home builders who serve Highlands and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.