County

Lee County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥30,005Population
💰$84,220Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$225,320Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 23.9%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black23.9%
Asian2.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma165 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,075 (23.1%)
Some College2,972 (16.8%)
Associates2,194 (12.4%)
Bachelors2,215 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree6,050 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,220 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$225,319 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,136/mo
Total Housing Units11,683
Vacant Units920

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
60%
About Lee County, GA

Lee County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 30,005 residents. With a median age of 36.91, it is a relatively young county.

Lee County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,219 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Lee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $225,319 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,136. Homeownership rates are high at 71.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lee County are majority White (66.74%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Lee County, GA is a middle-income area in Georgia. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31763 Leesburg 28,684 $84,593 $224,800 $1,146 3.8% 47.5%
31787 Smithville 1,321 $76,120 $236,600 $921 0.0% 31.6%

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