Corpus Christi ZIP Code List — Nueces County, TX

There are 30 unique ZIP codes in Corpus Christi, Texas. Area code: 361.

ZIP codes

307.90

sq mi land

62.82

sq mi water

361

area code

Corpus Christi, TX ZIP code map

About Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, located on the southern coast of Texas, is a vibrant city known for its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, and bustling port. Often referred to as the 'Sparkling City by the Sea,' it attracts visitors with its waterfront attractions, including the iconic USS Lexington and the picturesque Padre Island National Seashore. The city's tropical climate and coastal charm contribute to its reputation as a prime destination for both residents and tourists alike.

Location & geography

Situated along the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is defined by its beautiful coastal landscape and extensive waterways. It spans an impressive 307.90 square miles of land, complemented by 62.82 square miles of water, making it a prominent coastal city. Major surrounding cities include San Antonio, approximately 140 miles to the northwest, and McAllen, about 120 miles to the southwest, highlighting its strategic location within South Texas.

Community & economy

Corpus Christi is characterized by its diverse community and a mix of urban and coastal living. The city is a hub for industries such as petrochemicals, tourism, and fishing, providing various employment opportunities for its residents. Daily life in Corpus Christi often revolves around outdoor activities, with numerous parks, beaches, and festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions.

Transportation

Major highways that run through Corpus Christi include Interstate 37 and Highway 181, providing easy access to and from neighboring regions. The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International Airport, located just a few miles from downtown, which connects the city to various domestic destinations. Public transportation options include local bus services, and there are rail options for freight transport, ensuring a well-connected city.

History

Corpus Christi's history dates back to the early 16th century when it was first explored by Spanish explorers. Officially established as a city in the mid-19th century, it has since grown into one of the largest cities in South Texas. The city's development was significantly influenced by its role as a port and its strategic military presence during various conflicts.

Did you know?

One interesting fact about Corpus Christi is that it hosts the largest collection of oil rigs and platforms in the United States, which contributes significantly to its economy. Additionally, the city is home to the annual Texas Jazz Festival, one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country, showcasing its rich musical heritage.

ZIP codes for Corpus Christi, TX (30)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
78401	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78402	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78403	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78404	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78405	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78406	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78407	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78408	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78409	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78410	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78411	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78412	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78413	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78414	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78415	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78416	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78417	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78418	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78419	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78426	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78427	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78460	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78463	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78465	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78466	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78467	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78468	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78469	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78472	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map
78480	Corpus Christi	Nueces	View map

Demographics & statistics

319,344

Population

35.9

Median age

$66,894

Median household income

$32,441

Per capita income

$136,011

Median home value

$1,107

Median monthly rent

51.8%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

83,848

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10,579

Under 5

9,604

11,589

5–9

10,522

11,159

10–14

10,131

12,329

15–19

11,193

12,396

20–24

11,254

24,074

25–34

21,856

22,545

35–44

20,469

19,350

45–54

17,567

10,123

55–59

9,190

9,216

60–64

8,367

14,490

65–74

13,156

6,917

75–84

6,279

2,615

85+

2,374

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76,890	24.3%
18 and over	242,454	75.7%
65 and over	45,831	15.3%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

Two or more races 20%

Other race 3.4%

Black or African American 3.1%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	201,949	49.2%
Hispanic or Latino	90,957	22.2%
Two or more races	81,902	20%
Other race	13,992	3.4%
Black or African American	12,655	3.1%
Asian	7,642	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	975	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	229	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$66,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,011
Median rent / month	$1,107
Owner occupied	51.8%
Renter occupied	48.2%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.0%
Electricity	85.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52,869	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	6,276	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	24,271	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	34,541	29.8%
Households with children under 18	39,470	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	32,807	29.7%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	30.1%
Married	44.8%	42.5%
Separated	1.9%	3.2%
Widowed	3.2%	9.0%
Divorced	12.1%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4,382	4.6%
Kindergarten	4,832	4.9%
Elementary school	32,488	45.1%
High school	16,857	23.2%
College / grad school	18,727	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	2.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	38.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	39.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21,233	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	36.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299,161	93.1%
Spanish	20,797	7.6%
Other Indo-European	18,734	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	425	0.1%
Other languages	1,484	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	290,083	90.8%
Born in same state	286,691	89.9%
Born in different state	236,719	73.2%
Foreign born	3,392	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	29,261	9.2%
Not a US citizen	11,304	32.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14,168	4.4%
French	13,043	4.1%
Arab	7,967	2.5%
English	1,615	0.5%
Polish	1,011	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	404	0.1%
Irish	385	0.1%
Dutch	366	0.1%
Norwegian	119	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Corpus Christi, TX have?

Corpus Christi, TX has 18 ZIP codes: 78401, 78402, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78418, 78419. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Corpus Christi, TX?

The primary ZIP code for Corpus Christi, TX is 78401. The city uses area code 361 for phone service.

What county is Corpus Christi, TX in?

Corpus Christi is located in Nueces County, Texas.

How many ZIP codes are in Corpus Christi, TX?

Corpus Christi, TX has 18 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover the downtown Corpus Christi area and waterfront district?

Downtown Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Bay waterfront areas are primarily served by ZIP codes 78401 and 78402, which encompass the central business district and marina areas.

Which ZIP codes serve the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus and surrounding academic district?

The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus and its surrounding academic neighborhood are located in ZIP codes 78412 and 78413 on the city's east side.