97051 ZIP Code, Saint Helens, OR
97051 is a ZIP code in Saint Helens, Oregon in Columbia County. It covers 58 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 97053, 97054 and 97018. 17,347 people live here in 6,592 households. With about 302 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $85,869, close to the Oregon median of $83,011.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Helens, OR
- County: Columbia County
- Land area: 58 sq mi
- Population: 17,347
- Median household income: $85,869
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,347 |
| Households | 6,592 |
| Median household income | $85,869 |
| Income per person | $37,847 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 64.5% |
| Median home value | $412,100 |
| Median rent | $1,410 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 7.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 20.5% |
| $100–150K | 21.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 13.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.9% |
| Owned outright | 15.1% |
| Rented | 33.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.0% |
| Townhome | 5.3% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 7.3% |
Businesses in 97051
355 business establishments with 3,920 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 72
- Retail Trade: 44
- Accommodation and Food Services: 44
- Construction: 43
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 27
- Finance and Insurance: 17
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 97053 — Warren CDP, OR (4.6 mi)
- 97054 — Deer Island CDP, OR (5 mi)
- 97018 — Columbia City city, OR (5.3 mi)
- 97056 — Scappoose city, OR (6.6 mi)
- 97048 — Rainier city, OR (9.1 mi)
- 98642 — Ridgefield city, WA (12.1 mi)
- 98609 (12.9 mi)
- 98674 — Woodland city, WA (13 mi)
Areas that include 97051
- St. Helens, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saint Helens, OR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Columbia County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Oregon ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of households with children in Columbia County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Columbia County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Columbia County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 97051, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 97051 in?
- 97051 is a Saint Helens, OR mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside St. Helens; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 97051 in?
- 97051 is in Columbia County.
- What is the population of 97051?
- About 17,347 people (±716), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,012.
- What is the median household income in 97051?
- $85,869 (±$4,529), compared with $83,011 for Oregon as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 97051?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 97051 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 97051?
- The closest, measured center to center: 97053 (4.6 mi, Warren), 97054 (5 mi, Deer Island), 97018 (5.3 mi, Columbia City), 97056 (6.6 mi, Scappoose), 97048 (9.1 mi, Rainier) and 98642 (12.1 mi, Ridgefield).
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