ZIP Code 78412
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Corpus Christi · Nueces County · Texas
- Population
- 36,003
- Median income
- $61,215
- Median home value
- $197,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.9%
- Land area
- 22.8 sq mi
1,580/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78412 in Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of 36,003. The median household income is $61,215, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $197,500, 29% below the US average. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78412 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.8 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 36,003 residents, producing a population density of 1,580 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 78412 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78412 sits at $61,215 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,346. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $197,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,322 per month, and 44.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78412 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78412 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 78412
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78412.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 39
Real estate and rental and leasing
39 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 78412, 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
36,003
Population
22.8
Area (sq mi)
1,580
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78412?
31.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
8.5%
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?
$61,215
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$35,346
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 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?
17,120
Total Housing Units
15,613
Occupied Units
1,507
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state
$1,322
Median Rent
1973
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78412 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 202 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 227 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 265 |
| 2023 | -3.2% | 257 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 281 |
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 612 business establishments in ZIP 78412, employing approximately 8,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,761,000.
612
Businesses
8,077
Employees
$303.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 121 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 114 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 28 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
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 78412 vs 78411 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78411 | Corpus Christi, TX | 28,024 | 3.2 mi |
| 78414 | Corpus Christi, TX | 30,165 | 3.4 mi |
| 78413 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,953 | 4.1 mi |
| 78419 | Corpus Christi, TX | 694 | 4.6 mi |
| 78404 | Corpus Christi, TX | 17,236 | 5.6 mi |
| 78416 | Corpus Christi, TX | 15,508 | 6.6 mi |
| 78401 | Corpus Christi, TX | 5,391 | 7.4 mi |
| 78417 | Corpus Christi, TX | 4,176 | 8.0 mi |
| 78418 | Corpus Christi, TX | 29,854 | 7.7 mi |
| 78405 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16,867 | 7.6 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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