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Lee County, AL
5 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Lee County, Alabama.
Population
181,134
Land area
608sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is about 3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 67 counties in Alabama.
- The median household income is $65,824, close to the Alabama median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 (25% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,058 a month.
- Its largest cities are Auburn (80,594), Opelika (32,820) and Smiths Station (5,496).
Local data for Lee County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools48
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks43
- Post Offices8
- Parks51
- Grocery Stores41
- Restaurants496
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools7
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Lee County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,824
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$262,200
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,058/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (15,643), German Americans (13,827), Scottish Americans (5,232).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,924
68,299 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,811
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
PPP loans
$260M
4,393 loans, 34,822 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$605K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
250
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 35°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, AL?
- Auburn is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 80,594 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36801, 36804, 36830, 36832, 36849.
- What is the population of Lee County, AL?
- About 181,134 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Muscogee County, GA, Russell County, Tallapoosa County, Harris County, GA, Chambers County, Macon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023