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ZIP 78641

Part of Leander, TX
Pop. 99,865·Williamson County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,990/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$25
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ZIP 78641 · $1,990
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,130/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,880/yr
At $1,990/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWilliamson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78641 (Leander, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
99,865
Median income
$135,024
Median age
37
Renters
22.8%
Age distribution
26.6%
19.9%
33.5%
Under 1826.6%
18–3419.9%
35–5433.5%
55–6410.4%
65+9.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
59%
22%
12.8%
White59%
Black6.4%
Hispanic22%
Asian12.8%
Education (25+)
15.8%
28.5%
51.2%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+51.2%
Housing tenure
77.2%
22.8%
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78641 in Leander, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,640 → $1,990
up 21.3%
Income
$112,267 → $135,024
up 20.3%
Population
81,311 → 99,865
up 22.8%
Renter share
19% → 22.8%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
43.7% → 51.2%
+7.5 pts
Median age
36 → 37
+1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78641 in Leander, TX has increased 21.3% since 2021, going from about $1,640 per month to roughly $1,990 today. Census figures show median household income at $135,024 today, compared with $112,267 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 81,311 to 99,865 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.8% change. About 22.8% of households rent today, against 19% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.7% to 51.2%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78641 covers Leander, TX. The median rent here is $1,990/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($135,024/yr), ZIP 78641 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78641?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78641 (Leander, TX) is $1,990. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78641 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78641's median rent of $1,990/mo is $25 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78641 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78641 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #93 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,990/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78641?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,990/mo in ZIP 78641. The local median household income is $135,024/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78641?

Rent in ZIP 78641 has increased 12.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78641 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78641 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,990/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($135,024/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78641 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78641 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of ZIP 78641 households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78641 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78641 compare to the rest of Leander?

ZIP 78641 is more affordable than Leander overall. At $1,990/mo, it's $10 below the Leander citywide median of $2,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78641 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78641 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,990/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78641's median household income ($135,024/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78641 18%Benchmark 30%
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