97051 ZIP Code
Saint Helens, Oregon
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 97051 |
| City/Town: | Saint Helens |
| County: | Columbia |
| State: | Oregon |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,543 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,123 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,496 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,565 |
| Median Home Value: | $341,700 |
| Land Area: | 57.5 sq miles
149.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 45.8887, -122.9207 |
Population Information (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,543 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,002 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,541 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,176 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,075 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 927 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,166 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,226 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,531 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,163 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,936 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,195 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,298 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,705 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 808 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 337 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $341,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,223 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,565 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,330 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 235 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,338 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,992 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,973 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 297 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 653 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,442 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,283 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,454 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,231 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 613 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (97051 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,123 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,169 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,136 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,496 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,599 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,175 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 415 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,516 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,867 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 884 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 416 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,189 | 86.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 54 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 85 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 177 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,977 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 980 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,514 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,163 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 74 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 240 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (97051 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 150 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 271 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 297 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 588 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 492 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 873 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,463 | 23.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,352 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 580 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 264 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (97051 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,735 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,316 | 16.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 141 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 786 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (97051 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 101 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 458 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,388 | 17.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 304 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,046 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 401 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 663 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 661 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,345 | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 879 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 481 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 426 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,452 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,683 | 66.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,275 | 41.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 861 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (97051 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,976 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,190 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,498 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 483 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 300 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,487 | 23.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (97051 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,886 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 241 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 367 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 259 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 116 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 162 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 216 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 278 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (97051 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 389 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,116 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 966 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 578 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,006 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 314 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 595 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 345 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,241 | 18.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (97051 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 159 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 342 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,856 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,837 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,160 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 211 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (97051 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,817 | 44.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 184 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,919 | 46.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 72 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 265 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (97051 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 273 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,668 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,070 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,319 | 36.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (97051 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 311 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 41 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 30 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 226 | 5.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,020 | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,055 | 47.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 607 | 14.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (97051 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,608 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $626 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,223 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,330 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,951 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,127 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,134 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,556 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,210 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,039 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (97051 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,130 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,461 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,306 | 46.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 270 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 996 | 14.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,891 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (97051 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,757 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 319 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,532 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 995 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 788 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,688 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,456 | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,313 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,173 | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 311 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,914 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 948 | 29.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (97051 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,161 | 80.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,069 | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,595 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,409 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 706 | 23.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (97051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,890 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 200 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 653 | 326.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 653 | 326.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 653 | 326.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 110 | 55.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 363 | 181.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 86 | 43.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (97051 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,367 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,384 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 983 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 692 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 102 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 152 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (97051 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,330 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,051 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
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