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Corpus Christi, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78418

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

29,854
265/sq mi
$92,445
Median income
$302,500
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corpus Christi pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
265
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78418 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78418 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, with 29,854 residents across 112.6 square miles, a density of 265 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78418 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,445 (22% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $48,842. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $302,500 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,275 monthly, and 68.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nueces County, letting you compare 78418 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 78418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78418.

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 78418, 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

29,854

Population

112.6

Area (sq mi)

265

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78418?

43.6

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%

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?

$92,445

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$48,842

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78418 ranks nationally

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

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

$92,445 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,221

Total Housing Units

12,292

Occupied Units

3,929

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$302,500

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,275

Median Rent

1990

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78418 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 213
2021 +12.6% 239
2022 +13.6% 272
2023 +5.4% 286
2024 +6.5% 305

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 562 business establishments in ZIP 78418, employing approximately 4,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,954,000.

562

Businesses

4,919

Employees

$174.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 89 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 71 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 11.7%
Construction 58 10.3%
Retail trade 55 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 8.0%
Finance and insurance 37 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 6.0%
Wholesale trade 13 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.9%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.7%

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 78418 vs 78419 →

ZIP 78418 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 78418 ranks #4 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 78418 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 78418 ranks #2 of 6 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
78419 Corpus Christi, TX 694 5.5 mi
78414 Corpus Christi, TX 30,165 7.0 mi
78412 Corpus Christi, TX 36,003 7.7 mi
78413 Corpus Christi, TX 36,953 9.8 mi
78411 Corpus Christi, TX 28,024 10.8 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
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 78418 in? ▼
ZIP code 78418 (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 78418? ▼
ZIP code 78418 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 29,854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78418? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78418 is $92,445, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78418? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78418 is $302,500, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78418? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78418 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78418? ▼
ZIP code 78418 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 4,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78418? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78418 are: Accommodation and food services (89), Health care and social assistance (71), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78418? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78418 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 78418? ▼
In ZIP code 78418, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 78418? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78418 is 22.1 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 78418? ▼
In ZIP code 78418, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78418? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78418 is 12.5% 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.