Leesburg, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Leesburg, FL is an incorporated city located in Lake County in the state of Florida. Our data estimates 154,574 residents, places it at 28.766°N, 81.900°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Leesburg, FL?

What is the population of Leesburg, FL?

Leesburg has an estimated population of 154,574. That makes it the 25th largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Leesburg is roughly 28.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Florida with a similar population include Pembroke Pines (173,591), Ocala (169,383), Hollywood (154,817), Miramar (141,191), Panama City (136,133). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Leesburg differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Leesburg?

Leesburg has about 645 people per square mile (249 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 28% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Leesburg use?

Leesburg uses 5 ZIP codes: 34748, 34762, 34736, 34749, 34789. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Leesburg in?

Leesburg is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Callaway, FL, about 239 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Leesburg located in Florida?

Leesburg lies in the eastern part of Florida, at 28.766° north latitude and 81.900° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 183 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is St. Marys, GA, roughly 139 miles to the north, which shows how near Leesburg is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Ocala, FL, 32 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Leesburg, FL?

The closest listed place to Leesburg is Fruitland Park, FL, 6.6 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Leesburg in?

Leesburg is in Lake County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12069. The county contains 28 places in our data, 10 of which have their own page here and 18 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Clermont (38,654), Eustis (21,303), Tavares (17,749), Groveland (16,423), Lady Lake (16,020). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Leesburg from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Leesburg is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 376 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,172 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Leesburg?

Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named Leesburg: Leesburg, VA (53,727), Leesburg, GA (3,829), Leesburg, OH (1,323), Leesburg, AL (1,013), Leesburg, IN (552). When you search for Leesburg, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Leesburg in Lake County, Florida.

Planning a move to Leesburg?

If you are weighing Leesburg, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. See the cities within 50 miles of Leesburg to understand the surrounding region. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.