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Lee County, KY
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Lee County, Kentucky.
Population
7,339
Land area
209sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is 69% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,568 a year, 41% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,900 (59% below Kentucky) and median rent is $603 a month.
Local data for Lee County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,568
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$83,900
Median rent
$603/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
43.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (940), Irish Americans (895), Scottish Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,256
1,721 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.7M
FY 2026, $6,038 per person
PPP loans
$7.1M
117 loans, 880 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,502
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 43.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
419
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, KY?
- Beattyville is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 2,095 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41311, 41397.
- What is the population of Lee County, KY?
- About 7,339 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Estill County, Breathitt County, Jackson County, Powell County, Wolfe County, Owsley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023