ZIP Code 78411
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Corpus Christi · Nueces County · Texas
- Population
- 28,024
- Median income
- $57,742
- Median home value
- $184,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.7%
- Land area
- 15.5 sq mi
1,805/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 78411 in Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of 28,024. The median household income is $57,742, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $184,700, 34% below the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78411 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.5 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 28,024 residents, producing a population density of 1,805 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 78411 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78411 sits at $57,742 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,674. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $184,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,169 per month, and 59.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78411 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78411 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 78411
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78411.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
274 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
235 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
130 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
120 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78411, 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
28,024
Population
15.5
Area (sq mi)
1,805
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78411?
39.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
5.8%
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?
$57,742
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$35,674
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,570
Total Housing Units
9,322
Occupied Units
1,248
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state
$1,169
Median Rent
1961
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78411 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 218 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 248 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 259 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 265 |
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 1,212 business establishments in ZIP 78411, employing approximately 22,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,032,291,000.
1,212
Businesses
22,086
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 274 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 235 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 130 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 120 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 44 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 0.9% |
| Information | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
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 78411 vs 78404 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78404 | Corpus Christi, TX | 17,236 | 2.8 mi |
| 78413 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,953 | 3.4 mi |
| 78412 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,003 | 3.2 mi |
| 78416 | Corpus Christi, TX | 15,508 | 3.5 mi |
| 78401 | Corpus Christi, TX | 5,391 | 4.8 mi |
| 78414 | Corpus Christi, TX | 30,165 | 4.9 mi |
| 78417 | Corpus Christi, TX | 4,176 | 5.0 mi |
| 78405 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16,867 | 4.5 mi |
| 78402 | Corpus Christi, TX | 536 | 6.5 mi |
| 78408 | Corpus Christi, TX | 12,061 | 5.9 mi |
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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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