ZIP Code 78641
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Leander · Williamson County · Texas
- Population
- 44,295
- Median income
- $135,024
- Median home value
- $480,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.2%
- Land area
- 327.4 sq mi
135/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Chicago
ZIP code 78641 in Leander, Texas has a population of 44,295. The median household income is $135,024, which is 77% above the national average. Median home value is $480,400, 73% above the US average. 51.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78641 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 327.4 square miles in Leander, Williamson County, Texas. The area is home to 44,295 residents, producing a population density of 135 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78641 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78641 sits at $135,024 (79% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $59,573. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $480,400 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $1,943 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78641 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 78641 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$59,573
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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