Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 17.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,826 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 53,733 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 24,951 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 35,160 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 19,400 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 49,053 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,495 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,186 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,253/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 135,048 |
| Vacant Units | 16,627 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Corpus Christi is a city in Texas, located in Nueces County. The city spans 30 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 318,904 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.46 years.
Economically, Corpus Christi is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,494 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Corpus Christi is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,186, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,252 per month.
The population of Corpus Christi is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.49%).
Corpus Christi, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 30 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78401 | 4,668 | $37,796 | $76,100 | $930 | 3.4% | 22.9% | 12.6% |
| 78402 | 392 | $53,102 | $195,800 | — | 10.4% | 56.1% | 72.5% |
| 78404 | 13,607 | $60,264 | $180,500 | $1,172 | 3.8% | 38.2% | 53.1% |
| 78405 | 14,442 | $37,188 | $75,300 | $1,030 | 1.9% | 13.8% | 53.8% |
| 78406 | 1,934 | $51,646 | — | $1,715 | 2.0% | 11.2% | 43.1% |
| 78407 | 1,937 | $53,909 | $131,100 | $1,054 | 8.5% | 13.8% | 68.5% |
| 78408 | 9,631 | $43,096 | $82,300 | $979 | 3.5% | 13.3% | 50.8% |
| 78409 | 2,504 | $62,813 | $133,100 | $986 | 1.2% | 29.9% | 52.3% |
| 78410 | 29,121 | $77,642 | $220,400 | $1,158 | 4.5% | 34.6% | 65.3% |
| 78411 | 24,061 | $60,387 | $178,800 | $1,199 | 3.5% | 33.2% | 61.5% |
| 78412 | 39,728 | $60,509 | $188,500 | $1,242 | 6.5% | 41.6% | 46.3% |
| 78413 | 35,103 | $71,624 | $230,900 | $1,321 | 5.3% | 43.2% | 57.1% |
| 78414 | 51,435 | $96,788 | $271,300 | $1,549 | 3.1% | 53.0% | 64.9% |
| 78415 | 41,869 | $53,803 | $135,600 | $1,166 | 9.9% | 21.6% | 57.4% |
| 78416 | 13,116 | $44,726 | $93,100 | $1,066 | 7.9% | 18.3% | 61.6% |
| 78417 | 4,462 | $53,941 | $133,300 | $1,186 | 8.8% | 22.7% | 63.7% |
| 78418 | 30,201 | $91,443 | $274,800 | $1,301 | 5.9% | 43.9% | 65.9% |
| 78419 | 693 | $87,000 | — | $1,851 | 6.1% | 32.3% | 0.0% |