ZIP Code 78645
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Leander · Travis County · Texas
- Population
- 9,773
- Median income
- $113,008
- Median home value
- $434,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.9%
- Land area
- 82.2 sq mi
119/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.4
Chicago
ZIP code 78645 in Leander, Texas has a population of 9,773. The median household income is $113,008, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $434,600, 56% above the US average. 45.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78645 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.2 square miles in Leander, Travis County, Texas. The area is home to 9,773 residents, producing a population density of 119 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 78645 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78645 sits at $113,008 (50% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $65,813. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $434,600 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,608 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78645 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Travis County, so you can benchmark 78645 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 78645
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78645.
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
33 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 78645, 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
9,773
Population
82.2
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78645?
54.4
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
7.5%
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?
$113,008
Median Household Income
+50% vs state
$65,813
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 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?
7,984
Total Housing Units
7,048
Occupied Units
936
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$434,600
Median Home Value
+76% vs state
$1,608
Median Rent
2004
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78645 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 223 |
| 2021 | +20.7% | 269 |
| 2022 | +31.3% | 353 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 366 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 358 |
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 385 business establishments in ZIP 78645, employing approximately 1,790 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,529,000.
385
Businesses
1,790
Employees
$88.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 70 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
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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