Leander, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78641
Williamson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,295
- 135/sq mi High-density area
- $135,024
- Median income Above-median income area
- $480,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leander pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 135
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78641 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78641 (Leander, TX) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.7 in 2023 to 323.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78641 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leander, Williamson County, Texas, with 44,295 residents across 327.4 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78641 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,024 (79% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,573. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $480,400 (94% above the average Texas ZIP), while 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,943.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Williamson County, so 78641 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leander, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78641.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
376 establishments
- Construction
Construction
245 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
157 establishments
- Retail trade 148
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 148
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78641, Leander, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
44,295
Population
327.4
Area (sq mi)
135
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78641?
37.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
17.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$135,024
Median Household Income
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$59,573
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78641 ranks nationally
Leander, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$135,024 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
36,318housing units
36,318
Total Housing Units
35,410
Occupied Units
908
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,400
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$1,943
Median Rent
2011
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78641 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 224 |
| 2021 | +27.5% | 286 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 356 |
| 2023 | -5.8% | 336 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 323 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,725 business establishments in ZIP 78641, employing approximately 14,116 people with a combined annual payroll of $756,600,000.
1,725
Businesses
14,116
Employees
$756.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 376 | 21.8% |
| Construction | 245 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 157 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 148 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 99 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 48 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 42 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 2.2% |
| Information | 35 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78641 vs 78613 →
ZIP 78641 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
65,099 residents
- 78641
Leander (78641)
44,295 residents
- 78750
Austin (78750)
26,814 residents
- 78726 13,122
Austin (78726)
13,122 residents
- 78645 9,773
Leander (78645)
9,773 residents
- 78642 9,467
Liberty Hill (78642)
9,467 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78641 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78641
Leander (78641)
$135,024 median income
- 78642
Liberty Hill (78642)
$132,958 median income
- 78613
Cedar Park (78613)
$125,487 median income
- 78750
Austin (78750)
$121,563 median income
- 78645
Leander (78645)
$113,008 median income
- 78726
Austin (78726)
$90,885 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78641 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78641, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (44,295 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78641 in?
ZIP code 78641 (Leander) is located in Williamson County, Texas. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78641?
ZIP code 78641 in Leander, TX has a population of 44,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78641?
The median household income in ZIP 78641 is $135,024, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78641?
The median home value in ZIP 78641 is $480,400, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78641 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78641?
ZIP code 78641 has 1,725 business establishments employing approximately 14,116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78641 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (376), Construction (245), Other services (except public administration) (157). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78641?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78641 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78641?
In ZIP code 78641, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78641?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78641 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78641?
In ZIP code 78641, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78641 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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