A new migration report has reaffirmed Texas as one of the hottest destinations for movers during the first half of 2026. Two Austin neighbors — Leander and Pflugerville — are attracting more movers than almost any other ZIP code in America.
Nearly 5.3 million moves were recorded throughout the U.S. during the first six months of the year, according to MovingPlace's new 2026 mid-year migration report. An astounding eight of the top 10 U.S. ZIP codes attracting the most movers are based in Texas, with Leander's 78641 ZIP code ranking No. 3 nationally for the highest number of moves during that timeframe.
More than 2,700 moves have been recorded in 78641, which spans Canyon Ridge Springs to the west past Ronald Reagan Boulevard to the east. The ZIP code stretches as far south as Volente on Lake Travis, and nearly reaches Liberty Hill to the north.
Leander has blossomed into a bustling boomtown for Central Texas families over the last several years, and frequently tops annual lists of the best Texas cities to move to.
"The community has attracted significant demand from buyers seeking newer homes, outdoor amenities, and more attainable housing options while remaining within commuting distance of Austin’s employment hubs," the report's author wrote. "Expanding neighborhoods and continued infrastructure investment have helped make Leander one of Central Texas’ most prominent growth markets."
The city boasts a population of about 93,400 residents, a median household income of $135,024, and its median home price sits at $453,100, according to MovingPlace's data.
Other hot ZIPs in the greater Austin area
Pflugerville's 78660 ZIP code ranked No. 6 nationally on MovingPlace's top 10 list of the hottest ZIP codes by total move volume so far in 2026. The city's population has surpassed 118,000 residents with 2,524 new moves recorded during the first half of the year.
The report designates Pflugerville as an attractive place for families that want to "balance commute times, housing costs, and suburban quality of life." The suburb is conveniently situated between Round Rock and Austin, and homes in the 78660 area have a median price of $369,300.
"The city has benefited from its affordability relative to Austin, access to major employers, and growing inventory of newer homes," the report said.
In MovingPlace's per-capita rankings — which compared the ZIP codes where new residents moved at the highest rate relative to the existing population — one more Austin-area ZIP emerged among the top 10: 78656 in Maxwell, an unincorporated community in Caldwell County located eight miles from Lockhart and about 30 miles from Austin.
Maxwell has the 10th highest moves per capita in the U.S., and the far-flung ZIP benefits from "its proximity to one of Texas’ strongest job markets" and offers both space and affordability for relocating homeowners. Median home prices in Maxwell are $194,900, the report found.
"As housing costs remain elevated closer to the city, buyers have increasingly looked toward smaller communities south and southeast of Austin for new construction opportunities and more attainable prices," the report said.
These are the top 10 hottest ZIP codes in America right now:
- No. 1 – New Braunfels, Texas (78130)
- No. 2 – McKinney, Texas (75071)
- No. 3 – Leander, Texas (78641)
- No. 4 – Katy, Texas (77493)
- No. 5 – Winter Garden, Florida (34787)
- No. 6 – Pflugerville, Texas (78660)
- No. 7 – Cypress, Texas (77433)
- No. 8 – Summerville, South Carolina (29486)
- No. 9 – Aubrey, Texas (76227)
- No. 10 – San Antonio, Texas (78253)
