County

Lee County, SC

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  South Carolina

👥14,384Population
💰$40,937Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$105,684Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 61.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White33.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black61.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma111 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,489 (41.8%)
Some College1,358 (16.3%)
Associates1,437 (17.2%)
Bachelors708 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,244 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,937 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$105,683 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units6,469
Vacant Units1,113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Lee County, SC

Lee County is located in South Carolina and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,384 residents. With a median age of 39.31, it is a middle-aged county.

Lee County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $40,936 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.1% 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 $105,683 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $788. Homeownership rates are high at 71.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lee County are majority Black (61.81%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lee County, SC is a working-class area in South Carolina. The 3 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
29010 Bishopville 11,564 $41,513 $104,500 $784 6.3% 22.6%
29080 Lynchburg 2,784 $38,542 $110,600 $807 6.7% 26.7%

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