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St. Helena, NC
Village in Pender County, North Carolina.
Population
544
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
0
St. Helena and its ZIP codes
St. Helena at a glance
- St. Helena is 56% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,313 a year, 4% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,600 (25% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,696 a month.
Housing and community stats
St. Helena, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,313
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$215,600
Median rent
$1,696/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (54), Scottish Americans (29), Italian Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pender County. PPP loans are for St. Helena.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,002
16,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
How people get to work
St. Helena, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Helena, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,933
16.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Helena, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near St. Helena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurgawTown | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| WathaTown | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Skippers CornerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| AtkinsonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| NorthchaseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| HampsteadCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 20.2 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| WallaceTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| BayshoreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| NavassaTown | 17 mi | 13.3 |
| Kings GrantCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Helena, NC in?
- St. Helena is in Pender County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of St. Helena, NC?
- About 544 people live in St. Helena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Helena?
- Nearby places include Burgaw (2.7 mi), Rocky Point (4.8 mi), Long Creek (7.6 mi), Watha (9.5 mi), Castle Hayne (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023