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Port Aransas, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78373

Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,585
83/sq mi
$91,106
Median income
$599,400
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Aransas pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78373 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78373 covers 43.1 square miles in Port Aransas, Nueces County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,585 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78373 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,106 (21% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $62,548. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $599,400 (142% above the state average) with median rent at $2,294 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nueces County, letting you compare 78373 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 78373

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Aransas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78373.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78373, Port Aransas, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,585

Population

43.1

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78373?

52.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$91,106

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$62,548

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78373 ranks nationally

Port Aransas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,106 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,776

Total Housing Units

1,535

Occupied Units

4,241

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$599,400

Median Home Value

+142% vs state

$2,294

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

455

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+355%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78373 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +355% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 285
2021 +23.0% 351
2022 +19.6% 420
2023 +10.8% 465
2024 -2.2% 455

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 273 business establishments in ZIP 78373, employing approximately 2,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,573,000.

273

Businesses

2,815

Employees

$99.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 60 22.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 20.1%
Retail trade 39 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 32 11.7%
Construction 30 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.3%
Finance and insurance 9 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.2%
Wholesale trade 4 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78373 vs 78335 →

ZIP 78373 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78373 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78373 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78373 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78335 Aransas Pass, TX 4 7.3 mi
78362 Ingleside, TX 9,447 8.2 mi
78419 Corpus Christi, TX 694 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nueces County

78415 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 39,271
78413 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 36,953
78412 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 36,003
78414 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 30,165
78418 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 29,854
78411 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 28,024

Related Areas

Nueces County Port Aransas, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78373 in? ▼
ZIP code 78373 (Port Aransas) is located in Nueces County, Texas. Nueces County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nueces-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78373? ▼
ZIP code 78373 in Port Aransas, TX has a population of 3,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78373? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78373 is $91,106, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78373? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78373 is $599,400, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78373? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78373 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78373? ▼
ZIP code 78373 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 2,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78373? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78373 are: Accommodation and food services (60), Real estate and rental and leasing (55), Retail trade (39). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78373? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78373 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 355%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78373? ▼
In ZIP code 78373, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78373? ▼
In ZIP code 78373, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78373? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78373 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.