Helena
City in Shelby County, Alabama
Helena is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, with 20,914 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 417 ft (127 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brantleyville, 4.5 miles S.
- 20,914residents (2020 Census)
- 417 ftelevation · 127 m
- 24.9 sq miland area · 64.5 km²
- 840 / sq mipopulation density
- 35080ZIP code
About Helena
Helena () is a city in Jefferson and Shelby counties in the state of Alabama. Helena is considered a suburb of Birmingham and part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area. As of 2025, the population estimate is 23,388.
Helena initially incorporated in 1877, but reincorporated in 1917 after errors were discovered in the initial incorporation papers. Due to this, the U.S. Census Bureau did not record Helena's population separately until 1920.
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Living in Helena
- Median household income
- $115,139
- Median home value
- $330,700
- Median rent
- $1,574/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Helena had 20,914 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,914 |
|---|---|
| Density | 840 per sq mi (324 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Helena at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,914 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.90 sq mi (64.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2845° N, 86.8865° W |
| ZIP code | 35080 |
| Official website | cityofhelena.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0134024 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Helena
- Brantleyville4.5 mi S
- Alabaster6.1 mi SE
- Hoover7.7 mi NE
- Bessemer7.8 mi NW
- McCalla8.2 mi W
- Pelham9.6 mi E
- Indian Springs Village9.8 mi NE
- Lipscomb10.0 mi N
- Pea Ridge11.0 mi S
- Montevallo11.2 mi S
- Brighton11.2 mi N
- Hueytown11.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Helena
What county is Helena in?
Helena is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Helena, AL?
20,914 people lived in Helena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Helena, AL?
The ZIP code of Helena is 35080.
What is the elevation of Helena?
417 feet (127 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Helena?
Brantleyville (4.5 mi), Alabaster (6.1 mi), Hoover (7.7 mi), Bessemer (7.8 mi), McCalla (8.2 mi).
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