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Lee County, MS
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lee County, Mississippi.
Population
83,034
Land area
450sq mi
People per sq mi
185
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is about 2.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $67,863 a year, 20% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,500 (17% above Mississippi) and median rent is $957 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tupelo (37,791), Saltillo (4,952) and Baldwyn (3,138).
Local data for Lee County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools41
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks50
- Post Offices11
- Parks33
- Grocery Stores38
- Restaurants324
- Affordable Housing18
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment11
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities18
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Lee County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,863
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$199,500
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$957/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,991), German Americans (3,988), Mexican Americans (2,421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,348
52,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
PPP loans
$220M
4,208 loans, 27,368 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$278K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
767
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, MS?
- Tupelo is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 37,791 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38801, 38804, 38849, 38857, 38862.
- What is the population of Lee County, MS?
- About 83,034 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Monroe County, Pontotoc County, Union County, Prentiss County, Itawamba County, Chickasaw County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023