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Lee County, VA
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Lee County, Virginia.
Population
21,900
Land area
435sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Lee County
Lee County at a glance
- Lee County is 77% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,827, 55% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,900 (74% below Virginia) and median rent is $738 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pennington Gap (1,798), Jonesville (1,308) and Dryden (823).
Local data for Lee County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,827
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$98,900
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,168), German Americans (1,248), French Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,306
4,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,193
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,919 per person
PPP loans
$12.3M
467 loans, 1,820 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lee County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
342
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
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, VA?
- Pennington Gap is the largest city or town in Lee County, with about 1,798 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lee County?
- Lee County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24221, 24243, 24248, 24263, 24265.
- What is the population of Lee County, VA?
- About 21,900 people live in Lee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lee County?
- Lee County borders Wise County, Claiborne County, TN, Harlan County, KY, Bell County, KY, Scott County, Hancock County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023