PlainZIP

Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78404

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

17,236
2,142/sq mi
$61,280
Median income
$189,000
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,142
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78404 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78404 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, home to 17,236 residents across 8.0 square miles, a density of 2,142 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78404 reports a modest median household income of $61,280 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,045. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. Housing costs here run $189,000 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,273 a month; 56.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78404, plus 6 more within Nueces County, give a clearer read than the 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 78404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78404.

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 78404, 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

17,236

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

2,142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78404?

47.5

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 44.4%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%

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?

$61,280

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$38,045

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78404 ranks nationally

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

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

$61,280 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 45.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,587

Total Housing Units

5,396

Occupied Units

1,191

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$189,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,273

Median Rent

1954

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78404 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 183
2021 +11.4% 204
2022 +21.1% 247
2023 +2.2% 253
2024 +4.2% 263

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 389 business establishments in ZIP 78404, employing approximately 7,080 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,295,000.

389

Businesses

7,080

Employees

$352.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 131 33.7%
Accommodation and food services 49 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 12.3%
Retail trade 35 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 29 7.5%
Finance and insurance 20 5.1%
Construction 19 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.1%
Educational services 7 1.8%
Information 6 1.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%
Wholesale trade 3 0.8%

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 78404 vs 78401 →

ZIP 78404 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 78404 ranks #4 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 78404 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 78404 ranks #2 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
78401 Corpus Christi, TX 5,391 2.1 mi
78405 Corpus Christi, TX 16,867 2.5 mi
78411 Corpus Christi, TX 28,024 2.8 mi
78416 Corpus Christi, TX 15,508 2.5 mi
78402 Corpus Christi, TX 536 3.8 mi
78408 Corpus Christi, TX 12,061 3.5 mi
78407 Corpus Christi, TX 2,955 3.8 mi
78413 Corpus Christi, TX 36,953 5.9 mi
78417 Corpus Christi, TX 4,176 4.6 mi
78412 Corpus Christi, TX 36,003 5.6 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 78404 in? ▼
ZIP code 78404 (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 78404? ▼
ZIP code 78404 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 17,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78404? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78404 is $61,280, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78404? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78404 is $189,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78404? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78404 is White at 44.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78404? ▼
ZIP code 78404 has 389 business establishments employing approximately 7,080 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78404? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78404 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Accommodation and food services (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78404? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78404 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 78404? ▼
In ZIP code 78404, 45.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 78404? ▼
In ZIP code 78404, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78404? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78404 is 18.7% 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.