97051 ZIP Code — Saint Helens, OR

Columbia County, Oregon

ZIP code 97051 is located in Saint Helens, Oregon, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 57.53 square miles and serves a population of 17,543 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 503/971.

About ZIP code 97051

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $82,123. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,543

population

57.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Helens	Acceptable
Saint Helens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97018 Columbia City (4.1 mi) 97056 Scappoose (6.2 mi) 98642 Ridgefield (10.3 mi) 97231 Portland (11.2 mi) 97048 Rainier (13.2 mi) 98629 La Center (13.3 mi) 97064 Vernonia (13.6 mi) 98609 Carrolls (14 mi) 98625 Kalama (14.2 mi) 98685 Vancouver (14.2 mi) 98660 Vancouver (14.5 mi) 97133 North Plains (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,543
Population density	305 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	57.53 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	45.8699
Longitude	-122.8923
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	503/971

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.3%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,543

Population

305

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$82,123

Median household income

$33,608

Per capita income

$341,700

Median home value

$1,223

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

4,573

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

603

Under 5

573

552

5–9

523

476

10–14

451

598

15–19

568

629

20–24

597

1,299

25–34

1,232

1,110

35–44

1,053

993

45–54

943

613

55–59

582

666

60–64

632

875

65–74

830

415

75–84

393

173

85+

164

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,846	21.9%
18 and over	13,697	78.1%
65 and over	2,850	16.2%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Two or more races 10.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,189	82%
Two or more races	1,977	10.7%
Hispanic or Latino	980	5.3%
Other race	177	1%
Asian	85	0.5%
Black or African American	54	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	37.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	33.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	24.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.3%	7.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$82,123

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 47.4%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$341,700
Median rent / month	$1,223
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.5%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,951	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	689	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,134	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,556	24.6%
Households with children under 18	2,210	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,039	32.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	26.1%
Married	46.4%	43.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.0%
Widowed	3.8%	10.9%
Divorced	14.0%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	319	8.5%
Kindergarten	123	3.3%
Elementary school	1,532	40.8%
High school	995	26.5%
College / grad school	788	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.0%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	28.3%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,456	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,367	93.3%
Spanish	232	1.4%
Other Indo-European	183	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	43	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,890	96.3%
Born in same state	16,690	95.1%
Born in different state	10,101	57.6%
Foreign born	200	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	653	3.7%
Not a US citizen	238	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,448	14%
Italian	2,016	11.5%
Arab	827	4.7%
Polish	679	3.9%
English	200	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	62	0.4%
Norwegian	42	0.2%
German	39	0.2%
Irish	29	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	95.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97051

What city is ZIP code 97051 in?

ZIP code 97051 is primarily assigned to Saint Helens, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97051 in?

ZIP code 97051 falls within Columbia County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97051 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 97051 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97051?

The median home value in ZIP code 97051 is $341,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 97051?

ZIP code 97051 has an estimated population of 17,543 residents, with a density of 305 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 97051?

The median household income in ZIP code 97051 is $82,123, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 97051 in?

ZIP code 97051 observes the PST timezone.