PlainZIP

Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78411

Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,024
1,805/sq mi
$57,742
Median income
$184,700
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,805
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78411 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78411 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, with 28,024 residents across 15.5 square miles, a density of 1,805 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78411 reports a modest median household income of $57,742 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,674. Local economic indicators show a 23.8% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $184,700 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,169 monthly, and 59.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78411, 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 78411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78411.

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 78411, 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

28,024

Population

15.5

Area (sq mi)

1,805

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78411?

39.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%

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?

$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

How ZIP 78411 ranks nationally

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

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

$57,742 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

Owner 59.6%
Renter 40.4%

$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

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ZIP 78411 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 78411 ranks #4 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 78411 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 78411 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Nueces County

78415 standard
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Pop: 39,271
78413 standard
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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
78410 standard
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Pop: 26,387

Related Areas

Nueces County Corpus Christi, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78411 in? ▼
ZIP code 78411 (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 78411? ▼
ZIP code 78411 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 28,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78411? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78411 is $57,742, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78411? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78411 is $184,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78411? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78411 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78411? ▼
ZIP code 78411 has 1,212 business establishments employing approximately 22,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78411? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78411 are: Health care and social assistance (274), Retail trade (235), Accommodation and food services (130). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78411? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78411 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 78411? ▼
In ZIP code 78411, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 78411? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78411 is 17.2 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 78411? ▼
In ZIP code 78411, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78411? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78411 is 23.8% 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.