City

Lake Helen, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Volusia County  ·  Florida

👥3,716Population
💰$95,096Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$371,100Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 2%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Black2.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (1.8%)
HS Graduate794 (31.9%)
Some College365 (14.7%)
Associates346 (13.9%)
Bachelors298 (12%)
Graduate Degree640 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,096 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$371,100 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,150/mo
Total Housing Units1,411
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Lake Helen, FL

Lake Helen is a city in Florida, located in Volusia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,716 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Lake Helen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,096 is above the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Helen is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $371,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,150 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Helen is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.16%).

Lake Helen, FL offers residents above-average earning potential within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Lake Helen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32744 3,716 $95,096 $371,100 $1,150 3.8% 37.7% 85.5%