Lee County, SC ZIP Codes
South Carolina (SC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
16,280
population (2021)
-15.3%
pop change since 2010
45061
FIPS code
Lee County ZIP code map
About Lee County
Lee County is located in South Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,280 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.3% from 19,220 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lee County is 45061.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,280 |
| 2010 population | 19,220 |
| Change | -15.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| FIPS code | 45061 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lee County
ZIP codes for Lee County, SC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29010 | Bishopville | Lee | View map |
| 29046 | Elliott | Lee | View map |
| 29080 | Lynchburg | Lee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,340
Population
40.7
Median age
$38,439
Median household income
$19,919
Per capita income
$96,267
Median home value
$671
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
29.4%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unemployment
5,560
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
369
Under 5
450
390
5–9
475
441
10–14
537
556
15–19
678
517
20–24
631
869
25–34
1,059
961
35–44
1,172
808
45–54
986
474
55–59
578
615
60–64
750
833
65–74
1,015
426
75–84
519
104
85+
127
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,274 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,066 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,024 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
63.9%
White
31.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,565 | 63.9% |
| White | 5,212 | 31.5% |
| Two or more races | 417 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 125 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.1%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
12.6%
$25k–$35k
15.6%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.1% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $38,439 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.3%
$50k–$100k
28.4%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
13.3%
$300k–$500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,267 |
| Median rent / month | $671 |
| Owner occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter occupied | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 21.5% |
| Single-family detached | 63.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 32.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.9% |
| Electricity | 81.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,940 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 457 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,137 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,362 | 40.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,694 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,254 | 41.7% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.5% | 42.8% |
| Married | 40.5% | 33.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 15.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
HS graduate
40.4%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
7.6%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 130 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 244 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,536 | 44.0% |
| High school | 1,011 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,166 | 24.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Retail trade
13.3%
Public administration
9.4%
Professional & management
7.4%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.5% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 29.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
29.4%
Under 18 years
43.2%
18 and over
25.3%
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
41.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 31.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 48.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 35.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.6% |
| Visited dentist | 53.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 23.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 836 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.5% |
| Public insurance | 51.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,521 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 107 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 105 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,011 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 15,950 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,736 | 79.8% |
| Foreign born | 61 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 329 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 44 | 12.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 889 | 5.4% |
| French | 605 | 3.7% |
| Italian | 481 | 2.9% |
| German | 50 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 30 | 0.2% |
| English | 18 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 84.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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