78404 Zip Code Profile

78404 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Corpus Christi, Texas. Median household income here ($29,630) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. At $89,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Corpus Christi metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,449/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78404 is $34,297.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78404 earn an average of $31,081/year. Women earn only $22,281/year.

6,924 people in 78404 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78404? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.8 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 8,474 men and 8,762 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,142 people (out of the 17,236 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,457 homes, and 581 businesses every day. 279 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78404 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 28 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Changsha, China!) and -97 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 33 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 17,236
• White Population: 14,858
• Black Population: 457
• Hispanic Population: 11,442
• Asian Population: 177
• Hawaiian Population: 37
• Indian Population: 198
• Male Population: 8,474
• Female Population: 8,762
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 40

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CSA Name: Corpus Christi-Kingsville, TX
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Corpus Christi TX
• County: Nueces
• City: Corpus Christi
• Longitude: -97.4
• Latitude: 27.8
• Elevation: 34 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 361

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 6,739
• Drive alone: 4,796
• Carpool: 1,213
• Public transit: 289
• Ride bikes or walk: 279


• Average commute time: 17.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 172
•    5 - 9: 1,078
•    10 - 14: 1,717
•    15 - 19: 1,625
•    20 - 24: 1,096
•    25 - 29: 140
•    30 - 34: 459
•    35 - 39: 31
•    40 - 44: 38
•    45 - 59: 154
•    60 - 89: 135
•    90 plus: 94

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $89,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,650
• Businesses: 432
• Employees: 7,214
• Annual Payroll: $287,852,000
• Average Family Income: $49,449
• Median Family Income: $29,630
• Average Income for Men: $31,081
• Average Income for Women: $22,281

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 27
• Congressional District Land Area: 4720.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Blake Farenthold (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 355
• State FIPS Code: 48

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Primary Schools

Allen El

1414 18th St

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 886-9300

Menger El

2401 S Alameda

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 886-9333

Middle Schools

Wynn Seale Academy Of Fine Arts

1707 Ayers

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 886-9359

High Schools

Corpus Christi Academy

800 Ayers

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 225-4240