Lee County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
17,706
population (2021)
+6.6%
pop change since 2010
48287
FIPS code
Lee County ZIP code map
About Lee County
Lee County is located in Texas and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,706 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.6% from 16,612 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lee County is 48287.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,706 |
| 2010 population | 16,612 |
| Change | +6.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48287 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lee County
ZIP codes for Lee County, TX (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77853 | Dime Box | Lee | View map |
| 78942 | Giddings | Lee | View map |
| 78947 | Lexington | Lee | View map |
| 78948 | Lincoln | Lee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,193
Population
42.4
Median age
$65,307
Median household income
$30,781
Per capita income
$187,000
Median home value
$961
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
6,425
Housing units
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
514
Under 5
531
483
5–9
498
485
10–14
501
529
15–19
545
465
20–24
480
929
25–34
959
1,081
35–44
1,116
1,025
45–54
1,058
650
55–59
671
551
60–64
568
1,026
65–74
1,058
543
75–84
560
181
85+
186
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,614 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,579 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,554 | 24.0% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Black or African American
11.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,954 | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,160 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,479 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,445 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 327 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
23.1%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $65,307 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.9%
$50k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
17.7%
$300k–$500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
8.8%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,000 |
| Median rent / month | $961 |
| Owner occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter occupied | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 25.6% |
| Single-family detached | 64.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 31.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 32.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.0% |
| Electricity | 70.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,162 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 521 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,167 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,467 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,063 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,344 | 38.4% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 21.5% |
| Married | 53.5% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
43.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 288 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,582 | 47.5% |
| High school | 1,026 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 710 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Construction
15.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Public administration
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Other services
5.4%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.4% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 9.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 25.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,137 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 40.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.6% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,148 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 867 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 830 | 4.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,035 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,909 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,692 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 126 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,158 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 544 | 36.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,578 | 9.2% |
| French | 1,200 | 7% |
| Arab | 916 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 134 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 66 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.2% |
| English | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 86.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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