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St. Helens city, OR

ZIP 97051 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97051

97051 has a population of 17,589 with a median age of 38.6 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.8%+39% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.8%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
15.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
35.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.5%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.3%+681% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97051

Poverty Rate
8.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+38% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.9%+79% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.3%+681% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,589
Median age38.6
Poverty rate8.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born23.3%