City

Corpus Christi, TX

30 ZIP codes  ·  Nueces County  ·  Texas

👥318,904Population
💰$68,495Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$194,186Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30%Hispanic: 61.5%Black: 4%Asian: 2.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White30.0%
Hispanic61.5%
Black4.0%
Asian2.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma4,826 (2.6%)
HS Graduate53,733 (28.7%)
Some College24,951 (13.3%)
Associates35,160 (18.8%)
Bachelors19,400 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree49,053 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,495 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$194,186 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,253/mo
Total Housing Units135,048
Vacant Units16,627

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Corpus Christi, TX

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 Codes in Corpus Christi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%