78413 ZIP Code — Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces County, Texas
ZIP code 78413 is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 7.88 square miles and serves a population of 35,750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.
About ZIP code 78413
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $72,849.
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 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
35,750
population
7.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78413 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78413
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78413. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | Acceptable |
| Corpus Christi | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78414 Corpus Christi (2.5 mi)
78415 Corpus Christi (2.7 mi)
78411 Corpus Christi (3.5 mi)
78412 Corpus Christi (4.2 mi)
78417 Corpus Christi (4.9 mi)
78416 Corpus Christi (5.3 mi)
78404 Corpus Christi (5.9 mi)
78405 Corpus Christi (6.5 mi)
78419 Corpus Christi (7.3 mi)
78401 Corpus Christi (7.8 mi)
78408 Corpus Christi (8.3 mi)
78406 Corpus Christi (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,750 |
| Population density | 4,537 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 355 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.6822 |
| Longitude | -97.4032 |
| 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 | 37.2% | 44.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 4.7% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
35,750
Population
4,537
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$72,849
Median household income
$36,843
Per capita income
$216,600
Median home value
$1,245
Median monthly rent
54.1%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
8,927
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,319
Under 5
1,385
954
5–9
1,001
1,046
10–14
1,098
1,052
15–19
1,103
1,624
20–24
1,704
2,675
25–34
2,806
2,213
35–44
2,322
1,967
45–54
2,065
1,102
55–59
1,156
1,066
60–64
1,118
1,460
65–74
1,532
689
75–84
724
278
85+
291
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,922 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 27,828 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,974 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.2%
Hispanic or Latino
19.2%
Two or more races
17.4%
Black or African American
3.6%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,988 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,475 | 19.2% |
| Two or more races | 7,693 | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,589 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 1,470 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 914 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.2% | 44.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 4.7% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $72,849 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
27.4%
$200k–$300k
37.7%
$300k–$500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,245 |
| Owner occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter occupied | 45.9% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 54.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.4% |
| Electricity | 86.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,386 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 885 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,678 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,236 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,375 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,650 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 32.1% |
| Married | 51.2% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 525 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 387 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,876 | 35.8% |
| High school | 1,627 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,621 | 32.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Retail trade
13.4%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Public administration
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.9% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 29.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,503 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 17.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,046 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 1,633 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,421 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 173 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,189 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 32,739 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 27,141 | 75.9% |
| Foreign born | 450 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,561 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,328 | 51.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,875 | 5.2% |
| Italian | 1,677 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,131 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 95 | 0.3% |
| English | 86 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 61 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78413
What city is ZIP code 78413 in?
ZIP code 78413 is primarily assigned to Corpus Christi, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78413 in?
ZIP code 78413 falls within Nueces County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78413 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 78413 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78413?
ZIP code 78413 has an estimated population of 35,750 residents, with a density of 4,537 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78413?
The median home value in ZIP code 78413 is $216,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78413?
The median household income in ZIP code 78413 is $72,849, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78413 in?
ZIP code 78413 observes the CST timezone.