ZIP Code 78419

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Corpus Christi · Nueces County · Texas

Population
694

209/sq mi

Median income
$66,182

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.8%

Median age 23

Land area
3.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 78419 in Corpus Christi, Texas has a population of 694. The median household income is $66,182, which is 13% below the national average. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78419 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.3 square miles in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 694 residents, producing a population density of 209 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78419 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78419 sits at $66,182 (12% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,823. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,792 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78419 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78419 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78419.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

694

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

209

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78419?

23.0

Median Age

42.0%

Male

58.0%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 15.4%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$24,823

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

213

Total Housing Units

199

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

3.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Corpus Christi, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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