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Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78401

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

5,391
966/sq mi
$40,841
Median income
$77,500
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
966
people per sq mi
14%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, home to 5,391 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 966 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78401 reports a modest median household income of $40,841 (46% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,843. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $77,500 for a typical home value (69% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,052 a month; 14.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 78401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78401.

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 78401, Corpus Christi, 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

5,391

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

966

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78401?

45.7

Median Age

61.1%

Male

38.9%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.7%
African American 11.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%

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?

$40,841

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$23,843

Per Capita Income

34.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78401 ranks nationally

Corpus Christi, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,841 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,041

Total Housing Units

1,445

Occupied Units

596

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 14.0%
Renter 86.0%

$77,500

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$1,052

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 665 business establishments in ZIP 78401, employing approximately 12,036 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,999,000.

665

Businesses

12,036

Employees

$829.0M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 213 32.0%
Finance and insurance 78 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 54 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 49 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 40 6.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 39 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 5.1%
Construction 24 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.3%
Information 19 2.9%
Retail trade 18 2.7%
Wholesale trade 17 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Utilities 6 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 78401 vs 78402 →

ZIP 78401 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 78401 ranks #8 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 78401 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 78401 ranks #null of 9 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
78402 Corpus Christi, TX 536 1.7 mi
78404 Corpus Christi, TX 17,236 2.1 mi
78408 Corpus Christi, TX 12,061 2.8 mi
78407 Corpus Christi, TX 2,955 2.5 mi
78405 Corpus Christi, TX 16,867 2.8 mi
78416 Corpus Christi, TX 15,508 3.9 mi
78411 Corpus Christi, TX 28,024 4.8 mi
78413 Corpus Christi, TX 36,953 7.9 mi
78374 Portland, TX 16,620 7.0 mi
78417 Corpus Christi, TX 4,176 5.7 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 Corpus Christi, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78401 in? ▼
ZIP code 78401 (Corpus Christi) 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 78401? ▼
ZIP code 78401 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 5,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78401 is $40,841, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78401 is $77,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78401 is White at 40.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78401? ▼
ZIP code 78401 has 665 business establishments employing approximately 12,036 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (213), Finance and insurance (78), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78401? ▼
In ZIP code 78401, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 78401? ▼
In ZIP code 78401, approximately 14.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78401 is 34.9% 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.