| ZIP Code | 78408 |
|---|---|
| City | Corpus Christi |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Nueces County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 43 ft |
| Latitude | 27.799635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.443688 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48355 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 18.8% ▲ 88% above avg |
| College Grads | 13.3% ▼ 66% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 407 (8.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,941 (40.6%) |
| Some College | 712 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 1,086 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 123 (2.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 511 (10.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,096 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $82,300 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $979/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,543 |
| Vacant Units | 795 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,543 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 795 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 78408 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. With a population of 9,631, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 78408 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,096 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78408 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $82,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $979 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.8%) and renters (49.3%). Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 78408 is primarily Hispanic (83.80%). Residents are less-educated — 13.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.8%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78408 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 78408 in Corpus Christi, TX is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 9,631 residents, a median household income of $43,096, and a median home value of $82,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.