County

St. Helena County, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥7,127Population
💰$50,870Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$98,465Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊20.4%Unemployment▲ 317% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37%Hispanic: 3%Black: 59.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White37.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black59.3%
Asian0.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty33.9% ▲ 239% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment20.4% ▲ 317% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,884 (50%)
Some College454 (12.1%)
Associates680 (18.1%)
Bachelors318 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree422 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College12.1%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,870 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$98,464 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units3,427
Vacant Units790

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About St. Helena County, LA

St. Helena County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,127 residents. With a median age of 41.7, it is a middle-aged county.

St. Helena County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,869 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 20.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 33.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in St. Helena County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $98,464 — well below the national average. Homeownership rates are high at 74.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of St. Helena County are majority Black (59.33%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

St. Helena County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in St. Helena County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
70441 Greensburg 6,074 $47,274 $99,100 — 18.4% 22.4%
70453 Pine Grove 1,053 $71,610 $94,800 — 31.7% 8.4%

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