| ZIP Code | 78409 |
|---|---|
| City | Corpus Christi |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Nueces County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 27.827786 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.509559 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48355 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 13.1% ▲ 31% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 75% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 100 (7%) |
| HS Graduate | 419 (29.2%) |
| Some College | 197 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 288 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 187 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 242 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,813 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,100 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $986/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,013 |
| Vacant Units | 112 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 112 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 78409 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. With a population of 2,504, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 78409 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,813 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78409 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $133,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $986 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.3%) and renters (47.7%). Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 78409 is primarily Hispanic (73.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.1%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78409 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 78409 in Corpus Christi, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 2,504 residents, a median household income of $62,813, and a median home value of $133,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.