City

East Helena, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis and Clark County  ·  Montana

👥8,382Population
💰$73,664Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$356,200Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate1,414 (25.2%)
Some College706 (12.6%)
Associates790 (14.1%)
Bachelors612 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree2,093 (37.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Some College12.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,664 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$356,200 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$998/mo
Total Housing Units3,427
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About East Helena, MT

East Helena is a city in Montana, located in Lewis and Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,382 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, East Helena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,664 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in East Helena is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $356,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Helena is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

East Helena, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in East Helena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59635 8,382 $73,664 $356,200 $998 2.3% 48.2% 83.7%