County

Lee County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥6,516Population
💰$34,811Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$83,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.0% Female 42.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 2.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black2.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma155 (4.1%)
HS Graduate1,440 (37.8%)
Some College941 (24.7%)
Associates601 (15.8%)
Bachelors292 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree383 (10%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College24.7%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,811 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$83,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units2,901
Vacant Units596

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Lee County, KY

Lee County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,516 residents. With a median age of 41.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Lee County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $34,811 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lee County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $83,500 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $585. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lee County are primarily White (92.97%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Lee County, KY is a lower-income area in Kentucky. The 4 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
41311 Beattyville 6,373 $34,811 $83,500 $585 6.5% 18.2%

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