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Nueces County
Corpus Christi, TX
78406
78406 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces County, Texas
ZIP code 78406 is located in
Corpus Christi ,
Texas ,
within Nueces County .
It covers approximately 11.26 square miles and serves a population of
2,240 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 78406
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($49,653) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78406 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,240
Population density
199 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
355
Geography
Land area
11.26 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
27.7589
Longitude
-97.5106
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.3%
44.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
30.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
20.3%
20.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
4.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$49,653
Median household income
$1,585
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 490 21.9% 18 and over 1,750 78.1% 65 and over 290 12.9% Median age 34.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.8%
Group Count % White 1,208 39.4% Hispanic or Latino 824 26.9% Two or more races 786 25.7% Black or African American 208 6.8% Other race 38 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.3%
44.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
30.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
20.3%
20.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
4.7%
7.8%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 34.5% $50k–$75k 7.1% $75k–$100k 18.4% $100k–$150k 9.5% $150k–$200k 12.4% Median income $49,653
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,585 Owner occupied 30.3% Renter occupied 69.7% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 31.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 68.7% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 32.6% 1990–1999 11.6% 1980–1989 1.8% 1970–1979 36.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 10.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.8% 2 bedrooms 21.1% 3 bedrooms 70.5% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 38.2% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 21.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.4% Electricity 96.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 323 85.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 57 15.0% Households with children under 18 248 65.3% Households with seniors (65+) 99 26.1% Average household size 3.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 47.0% 36.5% Married 38.1% 47.4% Separated 1.0% 3.3% Widowed 3.2% 2.4% Divorced 10.6% 10.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.4%
Some HS, no diploma
22.1%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.6% Bachelor's or higher 3.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 2.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 235 57.2% High school 134 32.6% College / grad school 32 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Professional & management
17.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.5%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.1% Service 42.0% Sales & office 19.7% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 8.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.3% Government 11.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.0% Carpool 13.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.4% Retirement income 3.7% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 26.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.7% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 31.1% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 18.8% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 3.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 20.3% No physical activity 38.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.9% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 27.6% Poor mental health 18.5% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 51.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 62.1% Visited dentist 30.4% Cholesterol screening 80.1% Teeth loss 21.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 137 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 6.9% 18–64 years 1.5% 65 and over 71.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.3% Public insurance 50.2% No insurance 22.9% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,097 93.6% Spanish 208 9.9% Other Indo-European 208 9.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,145 95.8% Born in same state 2,143 95.7% Born in different state 1,966 87.8% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 95 4.2% Not a US citizen 26 27.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 52 2.3% French 24 1.1%
Ancestry Count % English 7 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 17.0% Internet access 93.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78406
What city is ZIP code 78406 in?
ZIP code 78406 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78406 in?
ZIP code 78406 falls within Nueces County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78406 mostly rentals?
70% of occupied units in ZIP code 78406 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78406?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 78406?
ZIP code 78406 has an estimated population of 2,240 residents, with a density of 199 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78406?
The median household income in ZIP code 78406 is $49,653, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78406 in?
ZIP code 78406 observes the CST timezone.
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