78405 ZIP Code
Corpus Christi, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78405 |
| City/Town: | Corpus Christi |
| County: | Nueces |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,901 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,063 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,482 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,287 |
| Median Home Value: | $70,500 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.7740, -97.4387 |
Population Information (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,901 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,464 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,437 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 851 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 750 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,235 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,342 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,126 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,701 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,250 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,243 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,467 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 735 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,390 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 545 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 266 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $70,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $963 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,287 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,432 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 855 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,814 | 51.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,618 | 48.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,597 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,616 | 16.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,980 | 20.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,776 | 39.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,266 | 13.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 653 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 247 | 2.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 59 | 0.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 62.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 3.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,063 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,543 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $38,414 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,482 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,264 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,133 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 131 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,452 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,760 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 526 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 813 | 13.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,626 | 51.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 444 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 54 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,484 | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,282 | 35.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,756 | 45.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,883 | 93.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12,723 | 85.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,160 | 7.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78405 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 415 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 615 | 11.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 886 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 968 | 17.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 972 | 17.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 856 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 349 | 6.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 226 | 4.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 40 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78405 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,834 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 791 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 180 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 22 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 42 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 107 | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78405 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,420 | 23.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 292 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 67 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 902 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 248 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 149 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 588 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,156 | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 852 | 13.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 243 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 79 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.4% | 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 (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,590 | 71.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,042 | 27.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,215 | 48.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,058 | 27.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78405 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,008 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,807 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 514 | 9.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 615 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 117 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,534 | 28.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78405 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,194 | 82.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 51 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 186 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 300 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 349 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 95 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 43 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 69 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78405 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 521 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 552 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 577 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 394 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 937 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 605 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,402 | 22.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 877 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 422 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78405 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 291 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 671 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,960 | 47.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,123 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 228 | 3.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 14 | 0.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78405 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 799 | 14.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,624 | 85.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78405 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 714 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,512 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,637 | 30.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 569 | 10.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78405 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 494 | 17.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,667 | 59.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 418 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 175 | 6.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 38 | 1.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,028 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $401 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $963 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,432 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,769 | 32.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 617 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,231 | 22.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,144 | 39.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,807 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,589 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78405 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,969 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,678 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,994 | 33.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 203 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 903 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,116 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78405 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,737 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 241 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,577 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,126 | 30.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 619 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,222 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 487 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,648 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,212 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 273 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,170 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 769 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78405 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,496 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,374 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,189 | 86.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 119 | 8.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 64 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 66 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,559 | 84.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 25 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,342 | 9368.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,342 | 9368.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,342 | 9368.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 76.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,312 | 9248.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78405 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,050 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,905 | 49.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,145 | 50.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,136 | 50.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78405 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,432 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,850 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
Corpus Christi, TX78405