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Lee County, SC
8 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Lee County, South Carolina.
Population
16,166
Land area
410sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is 78% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,760, 35% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,600 (60% below South Carolina) and median rent is $823 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bishopville (2,910), Manville (827) and Lynchburg (323).
Local data for Lee County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,760
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$104,600
Prices +12.2% in a year
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (564), Irish Americans (457), Jamaican Americans (363).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,427
3,600 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $6,943 per person
PPP loans
$12.1M
432 loans, 1,625 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,109
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
228
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, SC?
- Bishopville is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 2,910 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29010, 29046, 29080.
- What is the population of Lee County, SC?
- About 16,166 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Florence County, Sumter County, Kershaw County, Darlington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023