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What county is Leander, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Leander, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (85.3%) live in the Williamson County part; the rest live in Travis County.

Which counties do Leander residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Williamson County85.3% (57,882 people)
Travis County14.7% (9,998 people)

How is Leander's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Williamson County75.8%
Travis County24.2%

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Leander at a glance

Population67,8805th largest place in Williamson County
Land area38.8 sq mi1,749 people per sq mi
Share of Williamson County9%of the county's residents live here
County seatGeorgetown12 mi from Leander
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Leander?

3 ZIP codes use the name Leander or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
78641LeanderTravis County 63%, Williamson County 37%
78645LeanderTravis County
78646LeanderWilliamson County

About Williamson County

County seat: Georgetown. FIPS code 48491. Population 643,889. All Williamson County facts.

Towns near Leander

  • Cedar Park: 5.1 mi away, Williamson County
  • Santa Rita Ranch: 6.4 mi away, Williamson County
  • Liberty Hill: 6.7 mi away, Williamson County
  • Jonestown: 7.6 mi away, Travis County
  • Brushy Creek: 8.4 mi away, Williamson County
  • Lago Vista: 11 mi away, Travis County

Leander has about 67,880 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leander, TX in?
Leander, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (85.3%) live in the Williamson County part; the rest live in Travis County. The county seat of Williamson County is Georgetown.
Is Leander in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Williamson County (85.3% of residents), Travis County (14.7% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Leander, TX?
78641, 78645, 78646.
Is Leander the county seat of Williamson County?
No. The county seat is Georgetown, about 12 mi away.
What time zone is Leander, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Leander address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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