Lee County, MS: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
Lee County is a county-level area in Mississippi identified by the FIPS code 28081. Our data lists 9 places in it, led by Tupelo, MS, with combined estimates of about 65,715 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about Lee County?
| County | Lee County |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28081 |
| Places in our data | 9 |
| Places with a city page | 2 |
| Combined place estimates | 65,715 |
| Largest place | Tupelo, MS (45,466) |
| Rank in state | 8th of 82 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 582 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Central time |
| ZIP codes | 14 |
Which cities and towns are in Lee County?
Lee County has 2 places large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. Tupelo, MS is the largest, followed by Saltillo, MS.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS | Incorporated | 45,466 | 593 | 5 |
| Saltillo, MS | Incorporated | 5,062 | 616 | 1 |
The county also contains 7 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: Baldwyn, Verona, Guntown, Nettleton, Shannon, Plantersville, Mooreville. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is Lee County compared with other counties in Mississippi?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 65,715 people, which ranks Lee County 8th among 82 counties in Mississippi. The average listed place has about 7,302 residents. The weighted density is about 582 people per square mile, which is small-town or exurban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in Lee County?
The places in Lee County use 14 ZIP codes: 38801, 38802, 38803, 38804, 38824, 38826, 38849, 38857, 38858, 38862, 38866, 38868, 38879, 38880. Every code begins with 3, which is assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near Lee County?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- Itawamba County, MS — about 16 miles east (center to center), 5,554 people in listed places
- Pontotoc County, MS — about 22 miles west (center to center), 9,543 people in listed places
- Union County, MS — about 24 miles northwest (center to center), 9,492 people in listed places
- Prentiss County, MS — about 25 miles north (center to center), 9,240 people in listed places
- Chickasaw County, MS — about 29 miles southwest (center to center), 6,754 people in listed places
- Monroe County, MS — about 30 miles southeast (center to center), 14,232 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 28081 mean?
The first two digits, 28, identify Mississippi, and the last three, 081, identify Lee County inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the Mississippi hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.