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 High-density area
- $61,280
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corpus Christi pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78404 (Corpus Christi, TX) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.9 in 2023 to 263.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,045. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,000 (24% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,273; owner occupancy is 56.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78404 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 49
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 48
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Retail trade 35
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 29
Other services (except public administration)
29 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 78404?
47.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
7.3%
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?
$61,280
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$38,045
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78404 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Corpus Christi, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,280 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,587housing units
6,587
Total Housing Units
5,396
Occupied Units
1,191
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
36,953 residents
- 78412
Corpus Christi (78412)
36,003 residents
- 78411
Corpus Christi (78411)
28,024 residents
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
17,236 residents
- 78405
Corpus Christi (78405)
16,867 residents
- 78416
Corpus Christi (78416)
15,508 residents
- 78408 12,061
Corpus Christi (78408)
12,061 residents
- 78401 5,391
Corpus Christi (78401)
5,391 residents
- 78417 4,176
Corpus Christi (78417)
4,176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78404 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
$72,815 median income
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
$61,280 median income
- 78412
Corpus Christi (78412)
$61,215 median income
- 78411
Corpus Christi (78411)
$57,742 median income
- 78402
Corpus Christi (78402)
$55,565 median income
- 78417
Corpus Christi (78417)
$53,750 median income
- 78407
Corpus Christi (78407)
$47,688 median income
- 78416
Corpus Christi (78416)
$43,198 median income
- 78408
Corpus Christi (78408)
$41,045 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78404, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,236 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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