City

Helix, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Umatilla County  ·  Oregon

👥545Population
💰$126,667Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$236,100Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 26.2%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Other26.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate202 (55.8%)
Some College11 (3%)
Associates32 (8.8%)
Bachelors44 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree73 (20.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 3%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
HS Grad55.8%
Some College3.0%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
52%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,667 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$236,100 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units308
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
42%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
81%
About Helix, OR

Helix is a city in Oregon, located in Umatilla County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 545 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Helix is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,667 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Helix is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $644 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Helix is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.74%).

Helix, OR offers residents above-average earning potential within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Helix
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97835 545 $126,667 $236,100 $644 0.0% 32.3% 88.9%