78409 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78409 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 18.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78409

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. Median home value is $120,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $62,926. 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78409 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,424

population

18.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78409 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78409

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78409. 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 (4.1 mi) 78407 Corpus Christi (4.3 mi) 78406 Corpus Christi (4.4 mi) 78405 Corpus Christi (5.3 mi) 78402 Corpus Christi (5.5 mi) 78410 Corpus Christi (6.1 mi) 78370 Odem (6.2 mi) 78416 Corpus Christi (6.4 mi) 78417 Corpus Christi (6.8 mi) 78401 Corpus Christi (6.8 mi) 78404 Corpus Christi (7.6 mi) 78411 Corpus Christi (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,424
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	355

Geography
Land area	18.44 sq mi
Water area	6.27 sq mi
Latitude	27.8227
Longitude	-97.5065
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	45.1%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,424

Population

131

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$62,926

Median household income

$24,035

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

612

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

205

25–34

225

137

35–44

150

124

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

145

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	603	24.9%
18 and over	1,821	75.1%
65 and over	414	17.1%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.6%

Hispanic or Latino 29.8%

Two or more races 24.7%

Other race 5%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,333	38.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,028	29.8%
Two or more races	854	24.7%
Other race	174	5%
Black or African American	38	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
Median income	$62,926

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	35.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.4%
Electricity	87.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	274	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	209	24.4%
Households with children under 18	236	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	33.6%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	31.1%
Married	58.6%	43.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	0.5%	11.2%
Divorced	14.9%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	8.1%
Kindergarten	31	5.4%
Elementary school	282	48.8%
High school	146	25.3%
College / grad school	72	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.6%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Professional & management 9.7%

Public administration 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Retail trade 5.9%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 31.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	41.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.2%
Visited dentist	38.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.0%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	23.4%
Uninsured under 19	22.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,269	93.6%
Spanish	168	7.4%
Other Indo-European	168	7.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,169	89.5%
Born in same state	2,169	89.5%
Born in different state	1,911	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	255	10.5%
Not a US citizen	70	27.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	3.3%
Italian	76	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78409

What city is ZIP code 78409 in?

ZIP code 78409 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78409 in?

ZIP code 78409 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78409?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 78409?

The median home value in ZIP code 78409 is $120,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 78409?

ZIP code 78409 has an estimated population of 2,424 residents, with a density of 131 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78409?

The median household income in ZIP code 78409 is $62,926, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78409 in?

ZIP code 78409 observes the CST timezone.