ZIP Code 78406

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Corpus Christi · Nueces County · Texas

Population
1,413

42/sq mi

Median income
$54,740

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.6%

Median age 37.5

Land area
33.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 78406 in Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of 1,413. The median household income is $54,740, which is 28% below the national average. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.3 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 1,413 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 78406 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78406 sits at $54,740 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $14,513. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,715 per month, and 44.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, 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 78406 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 78406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78406.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78406, Corpus Christi, 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

1,413

Population

33.3

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78406?

37.5

Median Age

70.1%

Male

29.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 28.1%
African American 8.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%

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?

$54,740

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$14,513

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

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

What does housing look like?

348

Total Housing Units

322

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

3.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.4%
Renter 55.6%

$1,715

Median Rent

1999

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 78406, employing approximately 1,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,973,000.

78

Businesses

1,595

Employees

$106.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 16 20.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 19.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 6.4%
Construction 5 6.4%
Manufacturing 4 5.1%
Retail trade 4 5.1%

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 78406 vs 78409 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78409 Corpus Christi, TX 2,939 2.6 mi
78405 Corpus Christi, TX 16,867 4.9 mi
78417 Corpus Christi, TX 4,176 3.9 mi
78408 Corpus Christi, TX 12,061 4.7 mi
78416 Corpus Christi, TX 15,508 5.2 mi
78407 Corpus Christi, TX 2,955 5.6 mi
78404 Corpus Christi, TX 17,236 7.3 mi
78401 Corpus Christi, TX 5,391 7.4 mi
78410 Corpus Christi, TX 26,387 6.6 mi
78415 Corpus Christi, TX 39,271 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78406 in?
ZIP code 78406 (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 78406?
ZIP code 78406 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 1,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78406?
The median household income in ZIP 78406 is $54,740, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78406 is Two or More Ethnicities at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78406?
ZIP code 78406 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 1,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78406 are: Wholesale trade (16), Transportation and warehousing (15), Real estate and rental and leasing (14). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78406?
In ZIP code 78406, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% 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 78406?
In ZIP code 78406, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78406 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Corpus Christi, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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