| ZIP Code | 78412 |
|---|---|
| City | Corpus Christi |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Nueces County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Latitude | 27.703573 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.345045 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48355 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 20.5% ▲ 105% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 242 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,894 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 2,460 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 4,242 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,120 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,030 (32%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,509 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,500 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,242/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,874 |
| Vacant Units | 1,364 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,874 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,364 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 78412 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. With a population of 39,728, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.2 years. Economically, 78412 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,509 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78412 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,242 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.3%) and renters (53.8%). Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 78412 is majority Hispanic (56.98%). Residents are well-educated — 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78412 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 78412 in Corpus Christi, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,728 residents, a median household income of $60,509, and a median home value of $188,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.