78408 ZIP Code
Corpus Christi, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78408 |
| City/Town: | Corpus Christi |
| County: | Nueces |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,104 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,910 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,870 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,696 |
| Median Home Value: | $85,200 |
| Land Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.7996, -97.4437 |
Population Information (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,104 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,621 | 45.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,483 | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 967 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 707 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 637 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 978 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 373 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,176 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,082 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,119 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 497 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 970 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 932 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 459 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 207 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $85,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $844 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,696 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,916 | 83.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 780 | 16.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,019 | 51.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,897 | 48.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,442 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,041 | 16.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,184 | 18.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,108 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,299 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 239 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 407 | 6.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 164 | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 65.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,910 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $46,081 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,107 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,870 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,858 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,739 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 119 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,779 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,182 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 296 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 261 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,825 | 57.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 758 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 63 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 483 | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,954 | 29.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,399 | 33.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,698 | 86.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,174 | 80.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 455 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78408 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 180 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 526 | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 493 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 457 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 962 | 24.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 729 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 222 | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 287 | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 28 | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 32 | 0.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78408 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,197 | 85.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 289 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 54 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 83 | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78408 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 513 | 13.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 248 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 172 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 580 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 253 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 99 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 131 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 756 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 660 | 17.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 176 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 118 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,944 | 78.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,143 | 41.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,454 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,081 | 20.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78408 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,819 | 72.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,324 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 519 | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 511 | 13.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 135 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,414 | 36.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78408 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,719 | 57.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 108 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 384 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 477 | 10.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 258 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 316 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 87 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 339 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78408 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 296 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 505 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 270 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 523 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 319 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 352 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,231 | 26.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 914 | 19.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 286 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78408 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 110 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 595 | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,371 | 50.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,358 | 28.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 244 | 5.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 18 | 0.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78408 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 642 | 16.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,263 | 83.3% | 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: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78408 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 486 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,680 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 951 | 24.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 799 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78408 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 299 | 14.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,108 | 54.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 438 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 122 | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 39 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 13 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $956 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $448 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $844 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,916 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,329 | 33.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 607 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 879 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,611 | 41.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,543 | 39.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,250 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78408 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,550 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,486 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,400 | 39.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 373 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,106 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78408 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,264 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 140 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 170 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,038 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 667 | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 249 | 11.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,092 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 534 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,025 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,498 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 804 | 53.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 585 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78408 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,086 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 838 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 626 | 74.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 212 | 25.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 6 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,989 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 8 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,115 | 13937.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,115 | 13937.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,115 | 13937.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 175.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,048 | 13100.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 150.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78408 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,137 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,940 | 43.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,197 | 56.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,109 | 55.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 25 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 63 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78408 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,916 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,199 | 81.7% | 89.4% |
Corpus Christi, TX78408