78414 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces County, Texas
ZIP code 78414 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 14.23 square miles and serves a population of 48,891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.
About ZIP code 78414
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $249,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $95,423. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
48,891
population
14.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78414
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | Acceptable |
| Corpus Christi | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78413 Corpus Christi (2.5 mi)
78412 Corpus Christi (3.1 mi)
78415 Corpus Christi (4.4 mi)
78411 Corpus Christi (4.7 mi)
78419 Corpus Christi (5.5 mi)
78417 Corpus Christi (7.3 mi)
78404 Corpus Christi (7.4 mi)
78416 Corpus Christi (7.4 mi)
78418 Corpus Christi (7.5 mi)
78405 Corpus Christi (8.6 mi)
78401 Corpus Christi (9.3 mi)
78408 Corpus Christi (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,891 |
| Population density | 3,436 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 355 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.6646 |
| Longitude | -97.3681 |
| 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 | 23.2% | 44.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 30.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.2% | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 4.7% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
48,891
Population
3,436
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$95,423
Median household income
$42,875
Per capita income
$249,300
Median home value
$1,420
Median monthly rent
65.2%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
13,166
Housing units
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,759
Under 5
1,712
1,842
5–9
1,794
1,810
10–14
1,762
1,671
15–19
1,628
1,910
20–24
1,860
3,938
25–34
3,835
3,804
35–44
3,704
3,330
45–54
3,243
1,024
55–59
998
955
60–64
930
1,608
65–74
1,565
738
75–84
718
382
85+
371
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,957 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 35,934 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,382 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.9%
Hispanic or Latino
22.1%
Two or more races
20.8%
Asian
5%
Other race
2.8%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,415 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,871 | 22.1% |
| Two or more races | 13,032 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 3,119 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,736 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,478 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 44.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 30.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.2% | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 4.7% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $95,423 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
45.0%
$300k–$500k
25.6%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,420 |
| Owner occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter occupied | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 34.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.4% |
| Electricity | 91.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,602 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 635 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,904 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,619 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,917 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,474 | 19.6% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 27.1% |
| Married | 59.8% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
14.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 863 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 835 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,546 | 45.1% |
| High school | 2,853 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,209 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
9.5%
Public administration
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 20.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.9% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.4% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 27.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.2% |
| Visited dentist | 52.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,554 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 20.6% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,420 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,930 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,284 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 553 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,187 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 43,460 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 32,820 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 727 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,704 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,553 | 54.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,909 | 5.9% |
| French | 2,520 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 1,423 | 2.9% |
| English | 305 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 232 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 209 | 0.4% |
| German | 130 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78414
What city is ZIP code 78414 in?
ZIP code 78414 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78414 in?
ZIP code 78414 falls within Nueces County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78414 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 78414 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78414?
ZIP code 78414 has an estimated population of 48,891 residents, with a density of 3,435 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78414?
The median household income in ZIP code 78414 is $95,423, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78414?
The median home value in ZIP code 78414 is $249,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 78414 in?
ZIP code 78414 observes the CST timezone.