Corpus Christi, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78408
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,061
- 1,048/sq mi High-density area
- $41,045
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corpus Christi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,048
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78408 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78408 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, home to 12,061 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 1,048 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78408 reports a modest median household income of $41,045 (46% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,258. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,400 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,008; owner occupancy is 45.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78408 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 78408
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78408.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
37 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 78408, 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
12,061
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
1,048
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78408?
40.2
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
10.2%
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?
$41,045
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$19,258
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78408 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)
$41,045 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
4,686housing units
4,686
Total Housing Units
3,932
Occupied Units
754
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,400
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,008
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 415 business establishments in ZIP 78408, employing approximately 7,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $452,503,000.
415
Businesses
7,076
Employees
$452.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 89 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 40 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
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 78408 vs 78407 →
ZIP 78408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
Corpus Christi (78408)
12,061 residents
- 78401 5,391
Corpus Christi (78401)
5,391 residents
- 78417 4,176
Corpus Christi (78417)
4,176 residents
- 78407 2,955
Corpus Christi (78407)
2,955 residents
- 78409 2,939
Corpus Christi (78409)
2,939 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78408 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
$61,280 median income
- 78409
Corpus Christi (78409)
$60,089 median income
- 78411
Corpus Christi (78411)
$57,742 median income
- 78402
Corpus Christi (78402)
$55,565 median income
- 78406
Corpus Christi (78406)
$54,740 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 78408 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78407 | Corpus Christi, TX | 2,955 | 1.2 mi |
| 78405 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16,867 | 1.5 mi |
| 78401 | Corpus Christi, TX | 5,391 | 2.8 mi |
| 78416 | Corpus Christi, TX | 15,508 | 3.0 mi |
| 78404 | Corpus Christi, TX | 17,236 | 3.5 mi |
| 78417 | Corpus Christi, TX | 4,176 | 4.0 mi |
| 78402 | Corpus Christi, TX | 536 | 3.6 mi |
| 78409 | Corpus Christi, TX | 2,939 | 4.7 mi |
| 78406 | Corpus Christi, TX | 1,413 | 4.7 mi |
| 78411 | Corpus Christi, TX | 28,024 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78408, 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 (12,061 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 78408 in?
ZIP code 78408 (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 78408?
ZIP code 78408 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 12,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78408?
The median household income in ZIP 78408 is $41,045, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78408?
The median home value in ZIP 78408 is $88,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78408?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78408 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78408?
ZIP code 78408 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 7,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78408?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78408 are: Wholesale trade (89), Retail trade (51), Construction (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78408?
In ZIP code 78408, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78408?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78408 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78408?
In ZIP code 78408, approximately 45.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78408?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78408 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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