East Helena

City in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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East Helena is a city in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, with 1,944 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,888 ft (1,185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Helena Valley Southeast, 2.8 miles N.

About East Helena

East Helena is a city in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States, approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown Helena. The population was 1,944 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties; its population is 83,058 according to the 2020 Census.

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Living in East Helena

Median household income
$60,417
Median home value
$290,700
Median rent
$1,090/mo
Median age
35.6
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East Helena, MT population

East Helena had 1,944 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,944
Density480 per sq mi (185 per km²)

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

East Helena at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyLewis and Clark County
TypeCity
Population1,944 (2020)
Land area4.05 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²)
Elevation3,888 ft (1,185 m)
Coordinates46.5843° N, 111.9211° W
ZIP code59635
Official websiteeasthelenamt.us
Census code (GEOID)3023125

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about East Helena

What county is East Helena in?

East Helena is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.

What is the population of East Helena, MT?

1,944 people lived in East Helena at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of East Helena, MT?

The ZIP code of East Helena is 59635.

What is the elevation of East Helena?

3,888 feet (1,185 m) above sea level.

What towns are near East Helena?

Helena Valley Southeast (2.8 mi), South Hills (4.1 mi), Montana City (4.2 mi), Helena (4.7 mi), Unionville (8.2 mi).

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