78404 ZIP Code
Corpus Christi, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78404 |
| City/Town: | Corpus Christi |
| County: | Nueces |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,873 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,488 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,622 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,244 |
| Median Home Value: | $157,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.7679, -97.3994 |
Population Information (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,873 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,090 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,783 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 709 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 871 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 805 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,041 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 547 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,752 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,078 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,269 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,392 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 882 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,509 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 671 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 347 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $157,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,110 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,244 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,911 | 81.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,333 | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,006 | 50.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,905 | 49.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,900 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 848 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,350 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,768 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,344 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,118 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,418 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,054 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78404 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,488 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,783 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,044 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,622 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,362 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,960 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 383 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,941 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,250 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 999 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 711 | 10.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,189 | 68.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 458 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 112 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 789 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,268 | 22.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,037 | 27.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,073 | 67.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,050 | 60.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 933 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78404 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 345 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 279 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 805 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 624 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 725 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 766 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 557 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,094 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 222 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 494 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78404 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,722 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 400 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 151 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 164 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 327 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78404 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 923 | 13.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 339 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 106 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 767 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 523 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 162 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 328 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 671 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,669 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 604 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 426 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 380 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,399 | 76.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,149 | 48.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,850 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,157 | 21.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78404 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,615 | 78.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,824 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 921 | 15.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 658 | 11.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 167 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,376 | 23.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78404 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,106 | 70.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 129 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 581 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 608 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 249 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 157 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 332 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 82 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78404 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 187 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 302 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 176 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 530 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 614 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 723 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,861 | 25.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,820 | 25.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,031 | 14.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78404 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 114 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 981 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,625 | 36.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,768 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 608 | 8.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 148 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78404 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,237 | 20.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,623 | 78.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78404 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 812 | 13.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,251 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,933 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 915 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78404 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 146 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 672 | 22.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 576 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 627 | 20.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 431 | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 275 | 9.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 228 | 7.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78404 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,609 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,110 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,911 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,375 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 910 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,261 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,133 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,618 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,739 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78404 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,797 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,908 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,668 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 161 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 925 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,968 | 33.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78404 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,874 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 194 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 222 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,239 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 668 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 551 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,896 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,157 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,556 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,067 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 39 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,223 | 59.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 805 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78404 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,686 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,924 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,331 | 69.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 550 | 28.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 181 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,213 | 88.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 105 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,660 | 1581.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,660 | 1581.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,660 | 1581.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 180 | 171.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,410 | 1342.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 26.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78404 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,164 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,221 | 58.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,943 | 42.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,842 | 41.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 62 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 39 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78404 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,911 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,482 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Corpus Christi, TX78404