Lee County, Alabama
Lee County, Alabama, has 189,881 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Opelika. It uses Central Time and Eastern Time and covers 608 sq mi (1,574 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 189,881
- Land area
- 608 sq mi (1,574 km²)
- County seat or government
- Opelika
- Time zone
- Central Time, Eastern TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $65,824 ± $2,432
- Median home value
- $262,200 ± $6,835
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,058 ± $37
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66.3% ± 1.1 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Auburn-Opelika, AL metro areaCentral county
- Water area
- 8.29 sq mi (21.5 km²)
- State
- Alabama
- County code (FIPS)
- 01081
- Coordinates (central point)
- 32.604064, -85.353048
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Lee County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
| Eastern TimeAmerica/New_York | UTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Lee County straddles a time-zone line; check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 3683049,292 people
- 3683230,959 people
- 3680125,438 people
- 3686722,821 people
- 3680420,535 people
- 3687017,951 people
- 3685416,537 people
- 3687714,134 people
- 368749,096 people
- 368495,241 people
- 368663,898 people
- 368792,826 people
15 ZIP Code areas overlap Lee County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in Lee County, largest first
- Auburn City School District80,594 people
- Lee County School District60,957 people
- Phenix City City School District38,499 people
- Opelika City School District32,820 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Auburn, Alabama (city)80,594 people
- Phenix City, Alabama (city)38,499 people
- Opelika, Alabama (city)32,820 people
- Smiths Station, Alabama (city)5,496 people
- Notasulga, Alabama (town)1,050 people
- Waverly, Alabama (town)315 people
- Loachapoka, Alabama (town)223 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Chambers County, Alabama22 mi north
- Russell County, Alabama24 mi southeast
- Macon County, Alabama25 mi southwest
- Harris County, Georgia27 mi east
- Muscogee County, Georgia29 mi east
- Tallapoosa County, Alabama32 mi northwest
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.