Corpus Christi, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78410
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,387
- 446/sq mi High-density area
- $79,308
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corpus Christi pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 446
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78410 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 78410 (Corpus Christi, TX) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.7 in 2023 to 259.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78410 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, with 26,387 residents across 59.2 square miles, a density of 446 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78410 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,308 (5% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,990. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $235,200 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,215; 68.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78410 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 78410
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78410.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
44 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 78410, 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
26,387
Population
59.2
Area (sq mi)
446
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78410?
34.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
8.1%
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?
$79,308
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$36,990
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78410 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)
$79,308 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,769housing units
10,769
Total Housing Units
9,901
Occupied Units
868
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,215
Median Rent
1986
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78410 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 190 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 213 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 236 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 254 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 259 |
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 486 business establishments in ZIP 78410, employing approximately 7,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,360,000.
486
Businesses
7,059
Employees
$326.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 91 | 18.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 33 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 9 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 78410 vs 78409 →
ZIP 78410 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78410
Corpus Christi (78410)
26,387 residents
- 78380
Robstown (78380)
23,141 residents
- 78408
Corpus Christi (78408)
12,061 residents
- 78370 4,877
Odem (78370)
4,877 residents
- 78417 4,176
Corpus Christi (78417)
4,176 residents
- 78409 2,939
Corpus Christi (78409)
2,939 residents
- 78406 1,413
Corpus Christi (78406)
1,413 residents
- 78352 179
Edroy (78352)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78410 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78410 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78410
Corpus Christi (78410)
$79,308 median income
- 78370
Odem (78370)
$69,570 median income
- 78409
Corpus Christi (78409)
$60,089 median income
- 78380
Robstown (78380)
$54,769 median income
- 78406
Corpus Christi (78406)
$54,740 median income
- 78417
Corpus Christi (78417)
$53,750 median income
- 78408
Corpus Christi (78408)
$41,045 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78410 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78410, 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 (26,387 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 78410 in?
ZIP code 78410 (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 78410?
ZIP code 78410 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 26,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78410?
The median household income in ZIP 78410 is $79,308, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78410?
The median home value in ZIP 78410 is $235,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78410?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78410 is White at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78410?
ZIP code 78410 has 486 business establishments employing approximately 7,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78410?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78410 are: Retail trade (91), Accommodation and food services (76), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78410?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78410 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 78410?
In ZIP code 78410, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 78410?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78410 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78410?
In ZIP code 78410, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78410?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78410 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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