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ZIP 97051

Pop. 17,347·Columbia County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$188
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ZIP 97051 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,800/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyColumbia County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97051 (Saint Helens, OR) is majority owner-occupied, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,347
Median income
$85,869
Median age
41.8
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
21%
21.3%
25.6%
14.4%
17.7%
Under 1821%
18–3421.3%
35–5425.6%
55–6414.4%
65+17.7%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black0.5%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian0.7%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
38.6%
34.3%
18.5%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+18.5%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97051 in Saint Helens, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,934 → $85,869
up 17.7%
Population
17,107 → 17,347
up 1.4%
Renter share
33.5% → 35.5%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 18.5%
+3.6 pts
Median age
38.4 → 41.8
+3.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 97051 in Saint Helens, OR now reports about $85,869, up from $72,934 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 17,107 residents to roughly 17,347. Renters now make up 35.5% of households, compared with 33.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.5% of adults here, versus 14.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97051 covers Saint Helens, OR. The median rent here is $1,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,869/yr), ZIP 97051 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97051?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97051 (Saint Helens, OR) is $1,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97051's median rent of $1,777/mo is $188 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97051 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97051 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #53 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 97051. The local median household income is $85,869/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97051?

Rent in ZIP 97051 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 97051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97051 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,777/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($85,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97051 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 97051 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97051 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97051 compare to the rest of Saint Helens?

ZIP 97051 sits right at the Saint Helens citywide median of $1,777/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97051 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 97051's median household income ($85,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97051 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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