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Lakeway, TX
City in Travis County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78734, 78738.
Population
19,307
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,500
ZIP codes
2
Lakeway and its ZIP codes
Lakeway at a glance
- Lakeway is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 168th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $190,060 a year, about 2.4 times the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $841,300 (about 3 times the Texas figure) and median rent is $2,981 a month.
Local data for Lakeway, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeway, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,060
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$841,300
Median rent
$2,981/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
74.0%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,975), Irish Americans (2,540), Mexican Americans (1,423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Travis County. PPP loans are for Lakeway.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$100,928
934,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.7B
FY 2026, $16,082 per person
PPP loans
$90M
1,233 loans, 10,448 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lakeway, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.1%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home50.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeway, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,072
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6,295
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeway, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
6.8%
U.S. 12.8% -6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lakeway
2 in or overlapping Lakeway. Population shown
Cities near Lakeway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The HillsVillage | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Point VentureVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Bee CaveCity | 3.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Steiner RanchCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Hudson BendCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| BriarcliffVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Lago VistaCity | 7.1 mi | 14.4 |
| VolenteVillage | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| JonestownCity | 8.7 mi | 6.5 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| RollingwoodCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeway, TX in?
- Lakeway is in Travis County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakeway, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeway include 78734, 78738.
- What is the population of Lakeway, TX?
- About 19,307 people live in Lakeway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeway?
- Nearby places include The Hills (1.1 mi), Point Venture (2.6 mi), Bee Cave (3.3 mi), Steiner Ranch (4.4 mi), Hudson Bend (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023