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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
$54,990
Median income
$152,000
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,357. Poverty here runs at 24.3%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. The typical home here is valued at $152,000 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,212 monthly, and 60.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nueces County, letting you compare 78415 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 78415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78415.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78415?

33.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 41.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,801

Total Housing Units

14,653

Occupied Units

1,148

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$152,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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

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ZIP 78415 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 78415 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78415 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 78415 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Nueces County

78413 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 36,953
78412 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 36,003
78414 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 30,165
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.