Helena Alabama Map

About Helena, Alabama

Helena is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 21,769. The population density is 371.0 people per km². Helena is located at 33.2962°N, 86.8436°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35022.

Helena, Alabama, unfolds across rolling hills that hint at the more dramatic ridges of the Appalachian foothills to the east, its landscape softened by the verdant embrace of hardwood forests. It lies 3.9 miles north-north-west of Alabaster, AL (from Alabaster, AL: bearing 336°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-south-west of Hoover. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of turned soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the humid afternoons. Creeks, like Buck Creek, meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy, carving shallow, winding paths that have shaped the very character of the land. The houses, many with broad porches, seem to settle into the gentle slopes, their roofs a patchwork of muted colors against the deep greens and browns of the surrounding countryside, a quiet testament to lives lived in harmony with the land's natural contours. The history of Helena is deeply intertwined with the mineral wealth that once pulsed beneath its surface. Coal mining and the iron industry were the lifeblood of this region for generations, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very earth, though much of that industrial past has now receded, softened by time and the persistent growth of nature. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a more diversified landscape, with small businesses and a growing residential community contributing to its character. The old railroad tracks, remnants of a bygone era of transport, now often serve as pathways for walkers and cyclists, a quiet echo of the industry that once defined Helena, while the nearby Oak Mountain State Park offers a natural counterpoint, drawing visitors to its trails and lakes, a refreshing embrace of the wild beauty that persists.

About This Helena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Helena, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.296224, -86.8436. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Helena and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Helena includes the ZIP code (35080), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Shelby County (Columbiana), and school district assignment (Shelby County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Helena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.