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Leander, TX
City in Williamson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78641.
Population
74,067
Land area
38.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,909
ZIP codes
1
Leander and its ZIP codes
Leander at a glance
- Leander is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $139,048 a year, 77% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $506,200 (78% above Texas) and median rent is $1,939 a month.
Local data for Leander, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leander, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,048
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$506,200
Median rent
$1,939/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
53.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,137), German Americans (9,522), Indian Americans (6,872).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamson County. PPP loans are for Leander.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,562
238,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
How people get to work
Leander, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.5%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home30.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leander, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
876
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,949
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leander, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Leander
1 in or overlapping Leander. Population shown
Cities near Leander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar ParkCity | 5.2 mi | 25.6 |
| Santa Rita RanchCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4 |
| Liberty HillCity | 6.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Brushy CreekCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.4 |
| JonestownCity | 9 mi | 6.5 |
| Round RockCity | 9.6 mi | 38.1 |
| VolenteVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| GeorgetownCity | 11 mi | 58.1 |
| Lago VistaCity | 12 mi | 14.4 |
| SerenadaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Hudson BendCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| Wells BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Steiner RanchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| PflugervilleCity | 16 mi | 26 |
| Point VentureVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WeirCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leander, TX in?
- Leander is in Williamson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Leander, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leander include 78641.
- What is the population of Leander, TX?
- About 74,067 people live in Leander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leander?
- Nearby places include Cedar Park (5.2 mi), Santa Rita Ranch (6.2 mi), Liberty Hill (6.7 mi), Brushy Creek (7.9 mi), Jonestown (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023