St. Helens
City in Columbia County, Oregon
St. Helens is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, with 13,817 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Columbia City, 2.7 miles N.
- 13,817residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 2,830 / sq mipopulation density
- 97018ZIP code
About St. Helens
St. Helens is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Oregon. It was founded by Captain Henry Montgomery Knighton, a native of New England, in 1845, as "Plymouth". The name was changed to St. Helens in the latter part of 1850 for its view of Mount St. Helens, roughly 39 miles (63 km) away in Washington. The city is about 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Portland. As of the 2020 census, St. Helens had a population of 13,817.
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Living in St. Helens
- Median household income
- $82,865
- Median home value
- $394,200
- Median rent
- $1,413/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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St. Helens had 13,817 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,817 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,830 per sq mi (1,093 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Helens at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,817 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.88 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8563° N, 122.8172° W |
| ZIP code | 97018 |
| Official website | ci.st-helens.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4164600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Helens
- Columbia City2.7 mi N
- Warren4.2 mi SW
- Woodland, WA5.3 mi NE
- Deer Island5.5 mi N
- La Center, WA6.8 mi E
- Scappoose7.3 mi S
- Ridgefield, WA7.5 mi E
- Duluth, WA9.6 mi SE
- Felida, WA11.0 mi SE
- Kalama, WA11.2 mi N
- Dollars Corner, WA11.7 mi SE
- Mount Vista, WA12.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about St. Helens
What county is St. Helens in?
St. Helens is in Columbia County, Oregon.
What is the population of St. Helens, OR?
13,817 people lived in St. Helens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Helens, OR?
The ZIP code of St. Helens is 97018.
What is the elevation of St. Helens?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Helens?
Columbia City (2.7 mi), Warren (4.2 mi), Woodland (5.3 mi), Deer Island (5.5 mi), La Center (6.8 mi).
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