78407 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78407 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 2.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78407

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $50,933. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (20%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78407 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,796

population

2.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78407 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78407

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78407. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corpus Christi	Acceptable
Corpus Christi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78408 Corpus Christi (1.3 mi) 78402 Corpus Christi (1.6 mi) 78401 Corpus Christi (2.5 mi) 78405 Corpus Christi (3 mi) 78404 Corpus Christi (3.8 mi) 78416 Corpus Christi (4.2 mi) 78409 Corpus Christi (4.3 mi) 78417 Corpus Christi (5.5 mi) 78406 Corpus Christi (5.8 mi) 78411 Corpus Christi (6.4 mi) 78413 Corpus Christi (9.2 mi) 78370 Odem (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,796
Population density	748 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	355

Geography
Land area	2.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	27.8116
Longitude	-97.4369
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	55.9%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,796

Population

748

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$50,933

Median household income

$21,587

Per capita income

$131,400

Median home value

$1,021

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

635

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

135

25–34

35–44

116

147

45–54

184

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	23.5%
18 and over	1,374	76.5%
65 and over	265	14.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.9%

Two or more races 31.4%

White 20.9%

Black or African American 8.8%

Other race 3.9%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	964	34.9%
Two or more races	867	31.4%
White	577	20.9%
Black or African American	244	8.8%
Other race	108	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$50,933

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,400
Median rent / month	$1,021
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	2.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	30.1%
1940–1949	18.5%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	38.6%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	94.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	207	36.8%
Households with children under 18	218	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	36.1%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	36.0%
Married	36.8%	28.6%
Separated	3.1%	3.2%
Widowed	10.7%	12.4%
Divorced	9.9%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.4%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	229	59.9%
High school	101	26.4%
College / grad school	52	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.1%

Transportation & utilities 18.8%

Construction 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.6%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	35.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.9%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 20.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.3%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	42.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	32.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	45.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	30.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	59.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	25.7%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,704	94.9%
Spanish	153	9.0%
Other Indo-European	153	9.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,566	87.2%
Born in same state	1,564	87.1%
Born in different state	1,484	82.6%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	230	12.8%
Not a US citizen	37	16.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	1.3%
Italian	19	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	0.6%
English	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78407

What city is ZIP code 78407 in?

ZIP code 78407 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78407 in?

ZIP code 78407 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78407?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78407?

Health data for ZIP code 78407 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 78407 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 78407 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78407?

The median home value in ZIP code 78407 is $131,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 78407 in?

ZIP code 78407 observes the CST timezone.