Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.3% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 210 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,443 (44%) |
| Some College | 1,219 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 1,271 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 811 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,141 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,675 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,627 ▼ 13% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,409 |
| Vacant Units | 1,112 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lee County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,619 residents. With a median age of 41.58, it is a middle-aged county.
Lee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,675 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Lee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $242,627 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,049. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lee County are majority White (59.35%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lee County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77853 | Dime Box | 1,052 | $59,777 | $142,000 | $826 | 1.6% | 26.5% |
| 78942 | Giddings | 9,858 | $60,084 | $235,600 | $1,091 | 6.5% | 31.4% |
| 78947 | Lexington | 5,110 | $81,371 | $276,900 | $1,037 | 3.5% | 27.5% |
| 78948 | Lincoln | 599 | $34,159 | — | $857 | 6.1% | 15.5% |