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Lee County, TX
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Lee County, Texas.
Population
17,971
Land area
629sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is 75% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,371, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,800 (6% below Texas) and median rent is $1,067 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Giddings (5,151), Lexington (1,365) and Dime Box (145).
Local data for Lee County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,371
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$267,800
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,443), German Americans (3,555), Irish Americans (1,304).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,905
8,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $5,849 per person
PPP loans
$38.1M
790 loans, 3,916 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$216K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
256
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lee County, TX?
- Giddings is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 5,151 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77853, 78942, 78946, 78947, 78948.
- What is the population of Lee County, TX?
- About 17,971 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Williamson County, Bastrop County, Washington County, Milam County, Fayette County, Burleson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023