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Leesburg, FL
City in Lake County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34748, 34762.
Population
30,807
Land area
39.3sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
2
Leesburg and its ZIP codes
Leesburg at a glance
- Leesburg is 87% denser than Florida as a whole.
- It is the 139th most populous of 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- Households here earn a median of $52,880 a year, 29% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 (36% below Florida) and median rent is $1,258 a month.
Local data for Leesburg, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools12
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants185
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies11
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Leesburg, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,880
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$228,600
Median rent
$1,258/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,798), Irish Americans (2,121), Puerto Ricans (2,073).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Leesburg.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,092
118,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.61B
FY 2026, $9,400 per person
PPP loans
$97.72M
1,290 loans, 11,213 jobs reported
How people get to work
Leesburg, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leesburg, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
314
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,776
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leesburg, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Leesburg
2 in or overlapping Leesburg. Population shown
Cities near Leesburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OkahumpkaCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WildwoodCity | 4.7 mi | 58.3 |
| YalahaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Fruitland ParkCity | 7.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| TavaresCity | 9.3 mi | 12.3 |
| ColemanCity | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Howey-in-the-HillsTown | 9.4 mi | 3.1 |
| MascotteCity | 9.6 mi | 12.9 |
| Center HillCity | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| The VillagesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 32.7 |
| Lady LakeTown | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| AstatulaTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| GrovelandCity | 12 mi | 21.2 |
| WebsterCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leesburg, FL in?
- Leesburg is in Lake County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Leesburg, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leesburg include 34748, 34762.
- What is the population of Leesburg, FL?
- About 30,807 people live in Leesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leesburg?
- Nearby places include Okahumpka (1.7 mi), Wildwood (4.7 mi), Yalaha (6.8 mi), Fruitland Park (7.7 mi), Silver Lake (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023