Montana · City Profile
Helena, MT
Helena sits in Lewis and Clark, Montana, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 61,448 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Helena has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $339,800 and median asking rent runs around $1,112 per month. Median household income hovers around $77,580. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Helena
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59601 | Lewis and Clark | 31,447 | $65,696 | $328,500 |
| 59602 | Lewis and Clark | 29,846 | $89,464 | $351,100 |
| 59604 | Lewis and Clark | 0 | — | — |
| 59620 | Lewis and Clark | 0 | — | — |
| 59623 | Lewis and Clark | 0 | — | — |
| 59624 | Lewis and Clark | 0 | — | — |
| 59625 | Lewis and Clark | 155 | — | — |
| 59626 | Lewis and Clark | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Helena?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $339,800, and median rent is $1,112. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.