32059 ZIP Code — Lee, FL

Madison County, Florida

ZIP code 32059 is located in Lee, Florida, within Madison County. It covers approximately 118.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386/850.

About ZIP code 32059

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,362. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32059 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,641

population

118.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32340 Madison (10.6 mi) 32053 Jennings (14.8 mi) 32060 Live Oak (15.1 mi) 32350 Pinetta (15.8 mi) 32064 Live Oak (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,641
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	118.88 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	30.3663
Longitude	-83.2585
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	386/850

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	65.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	24.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	9.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,641

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$48,362

Median household income

$25,656

Per capita income

$90,700

Median home value

$842

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,041

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

181

25–34

202

143

35–44

159

105

45–54

118

102

55–59

114

105

60–64

117

236

65–74

263

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	375	14.2%
18 and over	2,266	85.8%
65 and over	703	26.6%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Black or African American 7.3%

Other race 7.1%

Two or more races 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,069	71.7%
Hispanic or Latino	244	8.5%
Black or African American	211	7.3%
Other race	205	7.1%
Two or more races	130	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.8%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	65.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	24.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	9.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.9%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 17.2%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	17.2%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$48,362

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 47.8%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,700
Median rent / month	$842
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	49.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	24.6%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	62.8%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	546	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	207	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	253	23.7%
Households with children under 18	210	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	437	40.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	20.6%
Married	56.1%	52.0%
Separated	4.5%	0.1%
Widowed	3.8%	12.0%
Divorced	22.3%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.8%
Kindergarten	20	4.8%
Elementary school	188	45.2%
High school	86	20.7%
College / grad school	106	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Public administration 17.5%

Other services 6.8%

Retail trade 6.3%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Construction 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 23.6%

Female-led households 34.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,560	96.9%
Spanish	17	0.7%
Other Indo-European	13	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,491	94.3%
Born in same state	2,465	93.3%
Born in different state	1,616	61.2%
Foreign born	26	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	150	5.7%
Not a US citizen	8	5.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	320	12.1%
Italian	202	7.6%
French	132	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.8%
English	4	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	82.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32059

What city is ZIP code 32059 in?

ZIP code 32059 is primarily assigned to Lee, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32059 in?

ZIP code 32059 falls within Madison County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32059 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 32059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 32059 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 32059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32059?

24% of residents in ZIP code 32059 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32059?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 32059 in?

ZIP code 32059 observes the EST timezone.