City

Saint Helen, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Roscommon County  ·  Michigan

👥3,872Population
💰$43,417Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂57.5Median Age
🏠$108,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.4%
Asian1.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,247 (42.5%)
Some College474 (16.2%)
Associates423 (14.4%)
Bachelors407 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree326 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College16.2%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,417 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$108,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units3,784
Vacant Units1,900

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
51%
About Saint Helen, MI

Saint Helen is a city in Michigan, located in Roscommon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,872 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.5 years.

Economically, Saint Helen is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,417 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Helen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Helen is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.32%).

Saint Helen, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Saint Helen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48656 3,872 $43,417 $108,800 $729 9.0% 25.0% 85.9%