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Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78414

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

30,165
812/sq mi
$98,771
Median income
$292,600
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
812
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78414 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78414 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, with 30,165 residents across 37.2 square miles, a density of 812 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78414 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,771 (31% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,762. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $292,600 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,643 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nueces County, letting you compare 78414 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78414.

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 78414, 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

30,165

Population

37.2

Area (sq mi)

812

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78414?

33.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 43.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%

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?

$98,771

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$43,762

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78414 ranks nationally

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

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

$98,771 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

20,680

Total Housing Units

19,199

Occupied Units

1,481

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$292,600

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,643

Median Rent

2006

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78414 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 173
2021 +12.8% 195
2022 +13.1% 221
2023 +3.8% 229
2024 +1.7% 233

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 652 business establishments in ZIP 78414, employing approximately 8,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $359,841,000.

652

Businesses

8,237

Employees

$359.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 192 29.4%
Accommodation and food services 76 11.7%
Construction 65 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 56 8.6%
Retail trade 46 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.7%
Finance and insurance 31 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.0%
Wholesale trade 7 1.1%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Manufacturing 6 0.9%
Information 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.5%

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 78414 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 78414 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 78414 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 78414 ranks the highest 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
78413 Corpus Christi, TX 36,953 2.7 mi
78412 Corpus Christi, TX 36,003 3.4 mi
78411 Corpus Christi, TX 28,024 4.9 mi
78415 Corpus Christi, TX 39,271 6.9 mi
78419 Corpus Christi, TX 694 6.6 mi
78404 Corpus Christi, TX 17,236 7.7 mi
78418 Corpus Christi, TX 29,854 7.0 mi
78416 Corpus Christi, TX 15,508 7.6 mi
78401 Corpus Christi, TX 5,391 9.7 mi
78417 Corpus Christi, TX 4,176 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nueces County

78415 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 39,271
78413 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 36,953
78412 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 36,003
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 78414 in? ▼
ZIP code 78414 (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 78414? ▼
ZIP code 78414 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 30,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78414? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78414 is $98,771, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78414? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78414 is $292,600, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78414? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78414 is White at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78414? ▼
ZIP code 78414 has 652 business establishments employing approximately 8,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78414? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78414 are: Health care and social assistance (192), Accommodation and food services (76), Construction (65). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78414? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78414 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 78414? ▼
In ZIP code 78414, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 78414? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78414 is 21.3 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 78414? ▼
In ZIP code 78414, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78414? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78414 is 5.7% 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.