Corpus Christi, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78417
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,176
- 177/sq mi High-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- 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.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 177
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78417 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78417 covers 23.6 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,176 residents on file, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78417 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (29% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,271. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,200 (37% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,208; owner occupancy is 65.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78417 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 78417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78417.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 78417, 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
4,176
Population
23.6
Area (sq mi)
177
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78417?
36.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
10.2%
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?
$53,750
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$22,271
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78417 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Corpus Christi, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,750 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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
1,692housing units
1,692
Total Housing Units
1,595
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,208
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 78417, employing approximately 1,316 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,681,000.
118
Businesses
1,316
Employees
$71.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 20.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
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 78417 vs 78416 →
ZIP 78417 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
- 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
- 78401 5,391
Corpus Christi (78401)
5,391 residents
- 78417 4,176
Corpus Christi (78417)
4,176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78417 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
$72,815 median income
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
$61,280 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
- 78407
Corpus Christi (78407)
$47,688 median income
- 78416
Corpus Christi (78416)
$43,198 median income
- 78408
Corpus Christi (78408)
$41,045 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78417 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78416 | Corpus Christi, TX | 15,508 | 2.0 mi |
| 78405 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16,867 | 2.9 mi |
| 78408 | Corpus Christi, TX | 12,061 | 4.0 mi |
| 78406 | Corpus Christi, TX | 1,413 | 3.9 mi |
| 78411 | Corpus Christi, TX | 28,024 | 5.0 mi |
| 78404 | Corpus Christi, TX | 17,236 | 4.6 mi |
| 78415 | Corpus Christi, TX | 39,271 | 5.8 mi |
| 78407 | Corpus Christi, TX | 2,955 | 5.2 mi |
| 78413 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,953 | 5.4 mi |
| 78401 | Corpus Christi, TX | 5,391 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78417, 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 (4,176 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 78417 in?
ZIP code 78417 (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 78417?
ZIP code 78417 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 4,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78417?
The median household income in ZIP 78417 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78417?
The median home value in ZIP 78417 is $155,200, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78417 is Two or More Ethnicities at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 90.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78417?
ZIP code 78417 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 1,316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78417 are: Construction (24), Wholesale trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78417?
In ZIP code 78417, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 78417?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78417 is 20.5 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 78417?
In ZIP code 78417, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78417 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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