Corpus Christi, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78415
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,271
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $54,990
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corpus Christi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78415 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 78415 (Corpus Christi, TX) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.0 in 2023 to 281.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78415 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, with 39,271 residents across 268.4 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78415 reports a modest median household income of $54,990 (27% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,357. The poverty rate is 24.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,000 (39% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,212; owner occupancy is 60.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, 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 78415 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 78415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78415.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 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 78415, 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
39,271
Population
268.4
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78415?
33.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
9.0%
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?
$54,990
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$24,357
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78415 ranks nationally
Corpus Christi, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,990 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,801housing units
15,801
Total Housing Units
14,653
Occupied Units
1,148
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,212
Median Rent
1969
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78415 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 197 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 226 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 263 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 269 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 281 |
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 591 business establishments in ZIP 78415, employing approximately 8,170 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,618,000.
591
Businesses
8,170
Employees
$293.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 127 | 21.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 55 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.9% |
| Information | 15 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 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 78415 vs 78417 →
ZIP 78415 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
- 78408 12,061
Corpus Christi (78408)
12,061 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78415 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78415 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
- 78415
Corpus Christi (78415)
$54,990 median income
- 78406
Corpus Christi (78406)
$54,740 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 78415 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78417 | Corpus Christi, TX | 4,176 | 5.8 mi |
| 78413 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,953 | 5.0 mi |
| 78414 | Corpus Christi, TX | 30,165 | 6.9 mi |
| 78416 | Corpus Christi, TX | 15,508 | 7.2 mi |
| 78406 | Corpus Christi, TX | 1,413 | 8.2 mi |
| 78405 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16,867 | 8.5 mi |
| 78411 | Corpus Christi, TX | 28,024 | 7.7 mi |
| 78408 | Corpus Christi, TX | 12,061 | 9.8 mi |
| 78412 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,003 | 9.1 mi |
| 78404 | Corpus Christi, TX | 17,236 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78415, 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 (39,271 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 78415 in?
ZIP code 78415 (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 78415?
ZIP code 78415 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 39,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78415?
The median household income in ZIP 78415 is $54,990, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78415?
The median home value in ZIP 78415 is $152,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78415 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78415?
ZIP code 78415 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 8,170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78415 are: Retail trade (127), Other services (except public administration) (69), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78415?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78415 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 78415?
In ZIP code 78415, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 78415?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78415 is 21.6 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 78415?
In ZIP code 78415, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78415 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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