PlainZIP

Leander, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78645

Travis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,773
119/sq mi
$113,008
Median income
$434,600
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leander pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78645 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78645 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leander, Travis County, Texas, home to 9,773 residents across 82.2 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78645 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,008 (50% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $65,813. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $434,600 (76% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,608 monthly, and 90.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 78645 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Travis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78645

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leander, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78645.

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 78645, 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

9,773

Population

82.2

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78645?

54.4

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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

How ZIP 78645 ranks nationally

Leander, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$113,008 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78645 vs 78734 →

ZIP 78645 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 78645 ranks #7 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 78645 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 78645 ranks #8 of 9 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
78734 Austin, TX 17,655 5.0 mi
78738 Austin, TX 12,134 9.0 mi
78732 Austin, TX 14,060 6.7 mi
78726 Austin, TX 13,122 7.7 mi
78641 Leander, TX 44,295 8.4 mi
78613 Cedar Park, TX 65,099 9.5 mi
78730 Austin, TX 7,955 9.8 mi
78733 Austin, TX 8,762 10.3 mi

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Pop: 68,789
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Pop: 55,614
78753 standard
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Pop: 49,301
78741 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 44,935
78758 standard
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Pop: 44,072
78744 standard
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Pop: 42,820

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78645 in? ▼
ZIP code 78645 (Leander) is located in Travis County, Texas. Travis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/travis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78645? ▼
ZIP code 78645 in Leander, TX has a population of 9,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78645? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78645 is $113,008, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78645? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78645 is $434,600, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78645? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78645 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78645? ▼
ZIP code 78645 has 385 business establishments employing approximately 1,790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78645? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78645 are: Construction (70), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78645? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78645 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 78645? ▼
In ZIP code 78645, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 78645? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78645 is 35.4 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 78645? ▼
In ZIP code 78645, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78645? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78645 is 7.3% 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.