City

Saint Helens, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Oregon

👥17,589Population
💰$85,837Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$369,300Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 6.7%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.7%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,814 (33.2%)
Some College2,056 (17.9%)
Associates2,150 (18.7%)
Bachelors1,441 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,933 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,837 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$369,300 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,258/mo
Total Housing Units6,804
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Saint Helens, OR

Saint Helens is a city in Oregon, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,589 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Saint Helens is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,837 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Helens is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,258 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Helens is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Helens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97051 17,589 $85,837 $369,300 $1,258 4.1% 29.4% 65.5%