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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
$135,024
Median income
$480,400
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $59,573. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $480,400 (94% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,943 monthly, and 77.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Williamson County, letting you compare 78641 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 78641?

37.0

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 6.4%
Asian 12.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

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

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78641 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78613 Cedar Park, TX 65,099 6.7 mi
78642 Liberty Hill, TX 9,467 9.6 mi
78645 Leander, TX 9,773 8.4 mi
78726 Austin, TX 13,122 10.1 mi
78750 Austin, TX 26,814 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Williamson County

78613 standard
Cedar Park, TX
Pop: 65,099
78664 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 52,932
78681 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 50,606
78665 standard
Round Rock, TX
Pop: 35,985
78729 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 27,108
78626 standard
Georgetown, TX
Pop: 25,996

Related Areas

Williamson County Leander, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.