City

Helper, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Utah

👥4,267Population
💰$53,786Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$209,700Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 9%Black: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic9.0%
Black0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate879 (30.6%)
Some College569 (19.8%)
Associates511 (17.8%)
Bachelors358 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree547 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College19.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,786 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$209,700 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units2,591
Vacant Units759

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Helper, UT

Helper is a city in Utah, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,267 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Helper is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,786 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Helper is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Helper is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.45%).

Helper, UT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Utah.

ZIP Codes in Helper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84526 4,267 $53,786 $209,700 $781 3.4% 31.5% 69.1%