PlainZIP

Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78416

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

15,508
2,042/sq mi
$43,198
Median income
$94,600
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,042
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78416 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78416 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, home to 15,508 residents across 7.6 square miles, a density of 2,042 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78416 reports a modest median household income of $43,198 (43% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $21,786. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.6%. Housing costs here run $94,600 for a typical home value (62% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,051 a month; 63.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 78416 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nueces County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78416

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78416.

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 78416, 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

15,508

Population

7.6

Area (sq mi)

2,042

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78416?

41.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 29.2%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%

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?

$43,198

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$21,786

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78416 ranks nationally

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

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

$43,198 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,205

Total Housing Units

4,606

Occupied Units

599

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$94,600

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,051

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 78416, employing approximately 2,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,795,000.

143

Businesses

2,542

Employees

$97.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 21.0%
Accommodation and food services 25 17.5%
Wholesale trade 14 9.8%
Construction 13 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.3%
Finance and insurance 8 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.9%
Information 4 2.8%
Educational services 4 2.8%

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 78416 vs 78405 →

ZIP 78416 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 78416 ranks #5 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 78416 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 78416 ranks #8 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
78405 Corpus Christi, TX 16,867 1.5 mi
78417 Corpus Christi, TX 4,176 2.0 mi
78408 Corpus Christi, TX 12,061 3.0 mi
78404 Corpus Christi, TX 17,236 2.5 mi
78407 Corpus Christi, TX 2,955 4.1 mi
78411 Corpus Christi, TX 28,024 3.5 mi
78401 Corpus Christi, TX 5,391 3.9 mi
78413 Corpus Christi, TX 36,953 5.1 mi
78406 Corpus Christi, TX 1,413 5.2 mi
78402 Corpus Christi, TX 536 5.4 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
78414 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 30,165
78418 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 29,854
78411 standard
Corpus Christi, TX
Pop: 28,024

Related Areas

Nueces County Corpus Christi, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78416 in? ▼
ZIP code 78416 (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 78416? ▼
ZIP code 78416 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 15,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78416? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78416 is $43,198, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78416? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78416 is $94,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78416? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78416 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 83.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78416? ▼
ZIP code 78416 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 2,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78416? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78416 are: Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (25), Wholesale trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78416? ▼
In ZIP code 78416, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 78416? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78416 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78416? ▼
In ZIP code 78416, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78416? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78416 is 23.2% 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.