ZIP Code 78413
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Corpus Christi · Nueces County · Texas
- Population
- 36,953
- Median income
- $72,815
- Median home value
- $244,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.0%
- Land area
- 20.8 sq mi
1,778/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Chicago
ZIP code 78413 in Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of 36,953. The median household income is $72,815, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $244,200, 12% below the US average. 30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78413 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.8 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 36,953 residents, producing a population density of 1,778 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 78413 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78413 sits at $72,815 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,159. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $244,200 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,400 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78413 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 78413
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,159
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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