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Lee County, GA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Lee County, Georgia.
Population
33,626
Land area
356sq mi
People per sq mi
94
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is 50% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,168 a year, 15% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,800 (24% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,184 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Leesburg (3,542) and Smithville (285).
Local data for Lee County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,168
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$231,800
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,184/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,517), Irish Americans (2,313), Scottish Americans (645).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,440
7,583 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,209 per person
PPP loans
$37.1M
1,132 loans, 4,430 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$217K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
266
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, GA?
- Leesburg is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 3,542 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31743, 31763, 31787.
- What is the population of Lee County, GA?
- About 33,626 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Dougherty County, Sumter County, Worth County, Crisp County, Terrell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023