78419 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78419 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78419

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $77,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 42% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78419 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

553

population

0.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corpus Christi	Acceptable
Corpus Christi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78412 Corpus Christi (3.3 mi) 78418 Corpus Christi (4.1 mi) 78414 Corpus Christi (5.5 mi) 78411 Corpus Christi (6.7 mi) 78413 Corpus Christi (7.3 mi) 78404 Corpus Christi (8.6 mi) 78415 Corpus Christi (9.8 mi) 78401 Corpus Christi (9.9 mi) 78416 Corpus Christi (10.3 mi) 78417 Corpus Christi (11 mi) 78405 Corpus Christi (11.1 mi) 78402 Corpus Christi (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	553
Population density	758 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	355

Geography
Land area	0.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	27.6941
Longitude	-97.2845
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	15.2%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	73.3%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

553

Population

758

People per sq mi

24.5

Median age

$77,750

Median household income

$24,268

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,796

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	48.5%
18 and over	285	51.5%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	24.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 24.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Asian 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	352	63.7%
Black or African American	133	24.1%
Two or more races	41	7.4%
Asian	27	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.2%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	73.3%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	33.7%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
Median income	$77,750

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,796
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	3.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	31.2%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	55.4%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	2.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	93.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	50	29.1%
Households with children under 18	119	69.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	8.6%
Married	73.8%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	9.6%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	12.7%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	3.1%
Elementary school	94	57.7%
High school	49	30.1%
College / grad school	15	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Public administration 27.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	51.3%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.3%
Government	59.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.4

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	16.7%
High cholesterol	16.0%
Diabetes	3.4%
Heart disease	1.5%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	7.8%
Kidney disease	1.0%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	1.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	27.0%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	5.9%
No health insurance	24.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	59.4%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	80.9%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	42.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.1%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	441	79.7%
Spanish	20	4.5%
Other Indo-European	16	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	522	94.4%
Born in same state	495	89.5%
Born in different state	103	18.6%
Foreign born	27	4.9%
Naturalized citizen	31	5.6%
Not a US citizen	15	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	63	11.4%
Italian	37	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	2.5%
German	13	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78419

What city is ZIP code 78419 in?

ZIP code 78419 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78419 in?

ZIP code 78419 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78419 family-oriented?

49% of residents in ZIP code 78419 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 78419 have a large veteran population?

42% of civilians in ZIP code 78419 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 78419?

ZIP code 78419 has an estimated population of 553 residents, with a density of 761 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78419?

The median household income in ZIP code 78419 is $77,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78419 in?

ZIP code 78419 observes the CST timezone.