Corpus Christi, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78419
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 694
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $66,182
- Median income Near-median income area
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corpus Christi pairs a below-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78419 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78419 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, home to just 694 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78419 reports a modest median household income of $66,182 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,823. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78419 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 78419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corpus Christi, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78419.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Educational services 3
Educational services
3 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 78419, 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
694
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78419?
23.0
Median Age
42.0%
Male
58.0%
Female
7.8%
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?
$66,182
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$24,823
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78419 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)
$66,182 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
213housing units
213
Total Housing Units
199
Occupied Units
14
Vacant Units
3.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,792
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 78419, employing approximately 733 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,184,000.
36
Businesses
733
Employees
$65.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 33.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 8.3% |
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 78419 vs 78418 →
ZIP 78419 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
36,953 residents
- 78412
Corpus Christi (78412)
36,003 residents
- 78414
Corpus Christi (78414)
30,165 residents
- 78418
Corpus Christi (78418)
29,854 residents
- 78411
Corpus Christi (78411)
28,024 residents
- 78404
Corpus Christi (78404)
17,236 residents
- 78401 5,391
Corpus Christi (78401)
5,391 residents
- 78373 3,585
Port Aransas (78373)
3,585 residents
- 78419 694
Corpus Christi (78419)
694 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78419 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78419 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
- 78418
Corpus Christi (78418)
$92,445 median income
- 78373
Port Aransas (78373)
$91,106 median income
- 78413
Corpus Christi (78413)
$72,815 median income
- 78419
Corpus Christi (78419)
$66,182 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
- 78402
Corpus Christi (78402)
$55,565 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78419 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78418 | Corpus Christi, TX | 29,854 | 5.5 mi |
| 78412 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,003 | 4.6 mi |
| 78414 | Corpus Christi, TX | 30,165 | 6.6 mi |
| 78413 | Corpus Christi, TX | 36,953 | 8.4 mi |
| 78411 | Corpus Christi, TX | 28,024 | 7.5 mi |
| 78404 | Corpus Christi, TX | 17,236 | 9.4 mi |
| 78373 | Port Aransas, TX | 3,585 | 10.4 mi |
| 78401 | Corpus Christi, TX | 5,391 | 10.8 mi |
| 78402 | Corpus Christi, TX | 536 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78419, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 78419 in?
ZIP code 78419 (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 78419?
ZIP code 78419 in Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78419?
The median household income in ZIP 78419 is $66,182, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78419?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78419 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78419?
ZIP code 78419 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78419?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78419 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78419?
In ZIP code 78419, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78419?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78419 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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