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Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78413

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

36,953
1,778/sq mi
$72,815
Median income
$244,200
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
1,778
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78413 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78413 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, with 36,953 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 1,778 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78413 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,815 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,159. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $244,200 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,400 a month; 57.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78413 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 78413

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78413.

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 78413, 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

36,953

Population

20.8

Area (sq mi)

1,778

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78413?

38.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 49.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%

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?

$72,815

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$40,159

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78413 ranks nationally

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

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

$72,815 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,713

Total Housing Units

13,917

Occupied Units

1,796

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$244,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,400

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78413 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 175
2021 +12.8% 197
2022 +14.5% 226
2023 +3.0% 232
2024 +3.1% 240

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 680 business establishments in ZIP 78413, employing approximately 8,777 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,822,000.

680

Businesses

8,777

Employees

$283.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 106 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 85 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 78 11.5%
Retail trade 76 11.2%
Construction 65 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 9.0%
Finance and insurance 59 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.4%
Wholesale trade 23 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.5%
Information 9 1.3%
Manufacturing 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 78413 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 78413 ranks #2 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 78413 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 78413 ranks #2 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
78414 Corpus Christi, TX 30,165 2.7 mi
78411 Corpus Christi, TX 28,024 3.4 mi
78412 Corpus Christi, TX 36,003 4.1 mi
78404 Corpus Christi, TX 17,236 5.9 mi
78416 Corpus Christi, TX 15,508 5.1 mi
78415 Corpus Christi, TX 39,271 5.0 mi
78417 Corpus Christi, TX 4,176 5.4 mi
78401 Corpus Christi, TX 5,391 7.9 mi
78405 Corpus Christi, TX 16,867 6.6 mi
78402 Corpus Christi, TX 536 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nueces County

78415 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 39,271
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
78410 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 26,387

Related Areas

Nueces County Corpus Christi, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78413 in? ▼
ZIP code 78413 (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 78413? ▼
ZIP code 78413 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 36,953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78413? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78413 is $72,815, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78413? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78413 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78413? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78413 is White at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78413? ▼
ZIP code 78413 has 680 business establishments employing approximately 8,777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78413? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78413 are: Health care and social assistance (106), Accommodation and food services (85), Other services (except public administration) (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78413? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78413 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 78413? ▼
In ZIP code 78413, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 78413? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78413 is 22.1 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 78413? ▼
In ZIP code 78413, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78413? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78413 is 12.4% 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.