Helper
City in Carbon County, Utah
Helper is a city in Carbon County, Utah, with 2,112 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,817 ft (1,773 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Glen, 2.4 miles S.
- 2,112residents (2020 Census)
- 5,817 ftelevation · 1,773 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 1,168 / sq mipopulation density
- 84529ZIP code
About Helper
Helper is a city in Carbon County, Utah, United States, approximately 110 miles (180 km) southeast of Salt Lake City and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the city of Price. The population was 2,112 at the 2020 census.
The city is located along the Price River and U.S. Route 6/U.S. Route 191, a shortcut between Provo and Interstate 70, on the way from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction, Colorado. It is the location of the Western Mining and Railroad Museum, a tourist attraction that also contains household and commercial artifacts illustrating late 19th and early 20th-century living conditions.. Helper is at the western end of the Book Cliffs, the longest continuous escarpment in the world.
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Living in Helper
- Median household income
- $56,875
- Median home value
- $209,800
- Median rent
- $846/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Helper had 2,112 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,112 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,168 per sq mi (451 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Helper at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,112 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,817 ft (1,773 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6896° N, 110.8596° W |
| ZIP code | 84529 |
| Official website | helpercity.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4934530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Helper
- Spring Glen2.4 mi S
- Kenilworth2.5 mi E
- Carbonville4.6 mi S
- West Wood5.9 mi S
- Price6.7 mi SE
- Wellington12.5 mi SE
- Clear Creek16.0 mi W
- Scofield16.2 mi W
- Elmo21.0 mi S
- Cleveland23.5 mi S
- East Carbon25.3 mi SE
- Huntington25.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Helper
What county is Helper in?
Helper is in Carbon County, Utah.
What is the population of Helper, UT?
2,112 people lived in Helper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Helper, UT?
The ZIP code of Helper is 84529.
What is the elevation of Helper?
5,817 feet (1,773 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Helper?
Spring Glen (2.4 mi), Kenilworth (2.5 mi), Carbonville (4.6 mi), West Wood (5.9 mi), Price (6.7 mi).
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