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Lee County, IA
13 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Lee County, Iowa.
Population
32,893
Land area
518sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $62,382 a year, 17% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,400 (32% below Iowa) and median rent is $835 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fort Madison (10,133), Keokuk (9,662) and West Point (840).
Local data for Lee County, IA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools15
- Libraries5
- Banks22
- Post Offices6
- Parks31
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants100
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools5
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places32
Housing and community stats
Lee County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,382
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$141,400
Prices +7.2% in a year
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,854), Irish Americans (5,328), Mexican Americans (911).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,750
13,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,050 per person
PPP loans
$64.5M
1,690 loans, 7,578 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$137K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
626
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone32 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, IA?
- Fort Madison is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 10,133 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 52619, 52624, 52625, 52626, 52627.
- What is the population of Lee County, IA?
- About 32,893 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Des Moines County, Henry County, Hancock County, IL, Van Buren County, Clark County, MO, Henderson County, IL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023