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 High-density area
- $72,815
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.0%
- 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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78413 (Corpus Christi, TX) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.3 in 2023 to 239.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,159. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,200 (1% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,400; 57.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78413 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 78413
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78413.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78413?
38.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
7.7%
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?
$72,815
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
15,713housing units
15,713
Total Housing Units
13,917
Occupied Units
1,796
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78413 vs 78414 →
ZIP 78413 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78415
Corpus Christi (78415)
39,271 residents
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
36,953 residents
- 78412
Corpus Christi (78412)
36,003 residents
- 78414
Corpus Christi (78414)
30,165 residents
- 78411
Corpus Christi (78411)
28,024 residents
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
17,236 residents
- 78405
Corpus Christi (78405)
16,867 residents
- 78416 15,508
Corpus Christi (78416)
15,508 residents
- 78401 5,391
Corpus Christi (78401)
5,391 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78413 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78413 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78414
Corpus Christi (78414)
$98,771 median income
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
$72,815 median income
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
$61,280 median income
- 78412
Corpus Christi (78412)
$61,215 median income
- 78411
Corpus Christi (78411)
$57,742 median income
- 78402
Corpus Christi (78402)
$55,565 median income
- 78415
Corpus Christi (78415)
$54,990 median income
- 78417
Corpus Christi (78417)
$53,750 median income
- 78416
Corpus Christi (78416)
$43,198 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78413, 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 (36,953 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 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.
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