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Leesburg, AL

Town in Cherokee County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35983.

Population

998

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

158

ZIP codes

1

Leesburg and its ZIP codes

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Leesburg at a glance

  • Leesburg is 58% denser than Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,875, 11% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 (13% below Alabama) and median rent is $588 a month.

Local data for Leesburg, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leesburg, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,875

Poverty rate

10.8%

Median home value

$182,500

Median rent

$588/mo

Homeownership

75.5%

Bachelor's or higher

14.8%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

21.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (74), German Americans (53), French Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Leesburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,692

5,446 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,994

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$219M

FY 2026, $8,776 per person

PPP loans

$1.7M

66 loans, 304 jobs reported

Cherokee County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Leesburg, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone91.5%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leesburg, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

455

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

170

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 29°F

57.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Leesburg, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

15.6%

U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts

Smoking

18.7%

U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Leesburg

1 in or overlapping Leesburg. Population shown

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Cities near Leesburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sand RockTown3.6 mi5.1
CentreCity6.7 mi11.7
CollinsvilleCity7.3 mi3.3
Coats BendCensus-designated place9.3 mi8.6
BallplayCensus-designated place11 mi23.6
Cedar BluffTown11 mi4.8
Lookout MountainCensus-designated place12 mi15.2
GaylesvilleTown14 mi1.4
Tidmore BendCensus-designated place14 mi9.7
Hokes BluffCity14 mi11.9
CrossvilleTown15 mi8.4
Reece CityTown16 mi3.6
WhitesboroCensus-designated place17 mi17.5
GeraldineTown18 mi3.8
LakeviewTown18 mi0.6
GadsdenCity18 mi37.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leesburg, AL in?
Leesburg is in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Leesburg, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Leesburg include 35983.
What is the population of Leesburg, AL?
About 998 people live in Leesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leesburg?
Nearby places include Sand Rock (3.6 mi), Centre (6.7 mi), Collinsville (7.3 mi), Coats Bend (9.3 mi), Ballplay (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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