ZIP Code 78414
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Corpus Christi · Nueces County · Texas
- Population
- 30,165
- Median income
- $98,771
- Median home value
- $292,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.9%
- Land area
- 37.2 sq mi
812/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 33
Chicago
ZIP code 78414 in Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of 30,165. The median household income is $98,771, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $292,600, 5% above the US average. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78414 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.2 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 30,165 residents, producing a population density of 812 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 78414 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78414 sits at $98,771 (31% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,762. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 78414 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78414 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 78414
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78414.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
192 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 76
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Construction 65
Construction
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 57
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 56
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 78414, 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
30,165
Population
37.2
Area (sq mi)
812
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78414?
33.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
9.2%
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?
$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
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?
20,680
Total Housing Units
19,199
Occupied Units
1,481
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78414 vs 78413 →
| 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 |
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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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