City

Leesburg, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Alabama

👥3,782Population
💰$63,329Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$157,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 6.8%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.7%)
HS Graduate701 (30.8%)
Some College305 (13.4%)
Associates459 (20.2%)
Bachelors341 (15%)
Graduate Degree429 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,329 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$157,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units1,957
Vacant Units566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Leesburg, AL

Leesburg is a city in Alabama, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,782 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Leesburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,329 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Leesburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leesburg is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.69%).

Leesburg, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Leesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35983 3,782 $63,329 $157,400 $811 2.8% 33.9% 89.8%