PlainZIP

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
$41,045
Median income
$88,400
Median home value
6.1%
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, 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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,258. Local economic indicators show a 19.2% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $88,400 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,008 monthly, and 45.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78408, 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 78408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78408.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78408?

40.2

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 33.6%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%

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

$19,258

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78408 ranks nationally

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

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

$41,045 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

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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 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,686

Total Housing Units

3,932

Occupied Units

754

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.0%
Renter 55.0%

$88,400

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78408 ranks #5 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 78408 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 78408 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.