East Helena
City in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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.
- 1,944residents (2020 Census)
- 3,888 ftelevation · 1,185 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 480 / sq mipopulation density
- 59635ZIP code
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 had 1,944 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,944 |
|---|---|
| Density | 480 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Helena at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,944 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.05 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5843° N, 111.9211° W |
| ZIP code | 59635 |
| Official website | easthelenamt.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3023125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Helena
- Helena Valley Southeast2.8 mi N
- South Hills4.1 mi SW
- Montana City4.2 mi S
- Helena4.7 mi W
- Unionville8.2 mi W
- Helena Valley West Central8.5 mi NW
- Helena Valley Northeast8.5 mi N
- Spokane Creek9.3 mi E
- Helena West Side9.3 mi W
- Clancy10.1 mi S
- Helena Valley Northwest11.9 mi NW
- York12.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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