Leander, TX

Census ZIP code profile for Leander, TX — 2 ZIPs, total population 54,068. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Leander, TX is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 54,068 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Leander splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Leander, the median household income averages $124,016 and per-capita income averages $62,693. Poverty rate runs at 6.5% and unemployment at 4.2%. On housing, the average median home value is $457,500 with median rent of $1,776 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Leander against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Leander as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

54,068

Population

$124,016

Median Income

$457,500

Median Home Value

45.7

Median Age

How much do residents of Leander earn?

Median Household Income
$124,016
Per Capita Income
$62,693
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%

What does housing look like in Leander?

Median Home Value
$457,500
Median Rent
$1,776/mo
Owner Occupied
84.0%
Housing Units
44,302

Who lives in Leander?

Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
High School+
64.4%
Avg Commute
33 min
Foreign Born
12.7%

ZIP Codes in Leander, TX

Side-by-side: Compare 78641 vs 78645 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
78641 44,295 135 America/Chicago
78645 9,773 119 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Leander, TX?
Leander, TX has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 54,068, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Leander?
The average median household income across Leander, TX ZIP codes is $124,016. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
What is the cost of living in Leander?
The average median home value in Leander, TX is $457,500. Median rent is $1,776/month. 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.