Helena
City in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Helena is a city in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, with 32,091 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,875 ft (1,181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Hills, 2.9 miles S.
- 32,091residents (2020 Census)
- 3,875 ftelevation · 1,181 m
- 17.3 sq miland area · 44.8 km²
- 1,856 / sq mipopulation density
- 59625main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Helena
Helena (; ) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Its population was 32,091 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Montana, but the fifth-least populous state capital in the U.S. It is the principal city of the Helena, Montana metropolitan area, which includes all of Lewis and Clark, and Jefferson counties; the MSA's population was 83,058 at the 2020 census.
Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush on July 14, 1864, following the discovery of gold at Last Chance Gulch by the Four Georgians. It was formally established on October 30, 1864. Due to the gold rush, Helena became a wealthy city, with approximately 50 millionaires inhabiting the area by 1888. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. The local daily newspaper is the Independent Record. The city is served by Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
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Living in Helena
- Median household income
- $71,036
- Median home value
- $387,300
- Median rent
- $1,092/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Helena had 32,091 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,091 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,856 per sq mi (717 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Helena at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,091 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.29 sq mi (44.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5955° N, 112.0187° W |
| ZIP codes | 59625, 59623 |
| Official website | helenamt.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3035600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Helena
- South Hills2.9 mi S
- Unionville4.6 mi SW
- Helena West Side4.6 mi W
- East Helena4.7 mi E
- Helena Valley West Central5.0 mi NW
- Helena Valley Southeast5.9 mi E
- Montana City6.4 mi SE
- Helena Valley Northeast8.5 mi NE
- Helena Valley Northwest9.4 mi N
- Clancy10.1 mi S
- Rimini13.1 mi SW
- Spokane Creek13.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Helena
What county is Helena in?
Helena is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
What is the population of Helena, MT?
32,091 people lived in Helena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Helena, MT?
The main ZIP code is 59625. Other ZIP codes: 59623.
What is the elevation of Helena?
3,875 feet (1,181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Helena?
South Hills (2.9 mi), Unionville (4.6 mi), Helena West Side (4.6 mi), East Helena (4.7 mi), Helena Valley West Central (5.0 mi).
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