Helena

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Aerial view of Helena, Mississippi
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Helena is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, Mississippi, with 983 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Escatawpa, 2.4 miles W.

About Helena

Helena is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Moss Point Metropolitan Statistical Area. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 983.

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Median household income
$101,750
Median home value
$189,600
Median age
54.6
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Helena, MS population

Helena had 983 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census983
Density235 per sq mi (91 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Helena at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyJackson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population983 (2020)
Land area4.19 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates30.4881° N, 88.5056° W
ZIP code39562
Census code (GEOID)2831460

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Frequently asked questions about Helena

What county is Helena in?

Helena is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Helena, MS?

983 people lived in Helena at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Helena, MS?

The ZIP code of Helena is 39562.

What is the elevation of Helena?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Helena?

Escatawpa (2.4 mi), Moss Point (4.6 mi), Big Point (7.2 mi), Pascagoula (9.3 mi), Grand Bay (9.7 mi).

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