City

Helen, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Georgia

👥841Population
💰$76,477Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.3Median Age
🏠$308,700Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓53.7%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
7%
18–24
11%
25–44
11%
45–64
21%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads53.7% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate112 (18.4%)
Some College72 (11.8%)
Associates96 (15.8%)
Bachelors75 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree252 (41.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 41.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate41.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,477 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$308,700 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units914
Vacant Units561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Helen, GA

Helen is a city in Georgia, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 841 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.3 years.

Economically, Helen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,477 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Helen is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Helen is well-educated. 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.08%).

Helen, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Helen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30545 841 $76,477 $308,700 $842 1.6% 53.7% 79.6%