City

Helena, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Alfalfa County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,595Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$88,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓12.0%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 86.7% Female 13.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.6%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 11.4%Other: 12.6%Race
White59.6%
Hispanic7.1%
Black11.4%
Other12.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
1%
25–44
39%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads12.0% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate279 (24.4%)
Some College437 (38.2%)
Associates289 (25.3%)
Bachelors75 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree62 (5.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 38.2%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College38.2%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$88,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$568/mo
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
60%
About Helena, OK

Helena is a city in Oklahoma, located in Alfalfa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,595 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Helena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Helena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $568 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Helena is less-educated. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (59.56%).

Helena, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Helena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73741 1,595 $63,750 $88,000 $568 8.2% 12.0% 77.5%