78402 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78402 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 4.23 square miles and serves a population of 308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78402

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $52,560. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78402 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

308

population

4.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78402 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78402

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corpus Christi	Acceptable
Corpus Christi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78407 Corpus Christi (1.6 mi) 78401 Corpus Christi (2.3 mi) 78408 Corpus Christi (2.8 mi) 78404 Corpus Christi (4.1 mi) 78405 Corpus Christi (4.2 mi) 78416 Corpus Christi (5.4 mi) 78409 Corpus Christi (5.5 mi) 78417 Corpus Christi (6.8 mi) 78411 Corpus Christi (6.9 mi) 78406 Corpus Christi (7.4 mi) 78412 Corpus Christi (9.9 mi) 78413 Corpus Christi (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	308
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	355

Geography
Land area	4.23 sq mi
Water area	21.38 sq mi
Latitude	27.8256
Longitude	-97.4162
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

308

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$52,560

Median household income

$27,543

Per capita income

$194,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

520

Housing units

51.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	22.7%
18 and over	238	77.3%
65 and over	84	27.3%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%

Two or more races 10.7%

Black or African American 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Other race 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	218	64.5%
Two or more races	36	10.7%
Black or African American	35	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	30	8.9%
Other race	19	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 21.8%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	21.8%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
Median income	$52,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 39.3%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	73.8%
Single-family detached	12.5%
Large apartment buildings	70.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	40.4%
1970–1979	37.9%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.4%
1 bedroom	23.6%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	16.1%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.2%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	85.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	74	50.3%
Female householder, no spouse	22	15.0%
Households with children under 18	21	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	43.5%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	20.7%
Married	42.5%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	0.0%
Divorced	9.6%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 43.4%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	51.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	56.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	19	43.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.8%

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Finance & real estate 20.2%

Public administration 8.7%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	30.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.3%
Carpool	39.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	9.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	28.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	38.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	28.6%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	288	93.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	289	93.8%
Born in same state	289	93.8%
Born in different state	214	69.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	6.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	12%
French	18	5.8%
German	13	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	2.9%
Arab	7	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78402

What city is ZIP code 78402 in?

ZIP code 78402 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78402 in?

ZIP code 78402 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78402 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 78402 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78402?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78402?

16% of residents in ZIP code 78402 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78402 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 78402 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 78402 in?

ZIP code 78402 observes the CST timezone.