ZIP Code 78373
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Port Aransas · Nueces County · Texas
- Population
- 3,585
- Median income
- $91,106
- Median home value
- $599,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.0%
- Land area
- 43.1 sq mi
83/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 115% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78373 in Port Aransas, Texas has a population of 3,585. The median household income is $91,106, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $599,400, 115% above the US average. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78373 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.1 square miles in Port Aransas, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 3,585 residents, producing a population density of 83 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78373 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78373 sits at $91,106 (21% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $62,548. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. 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 direct signal of whether 78373 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78373 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78373
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78373.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 78373?
52.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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