ZIP Code 78336 in Aransas Pass, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Aransas Pass, Texas
City Alias:City By The Sea, Cty By The Se
Names to Avoid:
Aranspass
Counties:San Patricio County[Primary]
Aransas County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:04:47 PM
Population:12,009 [See All]
Area Code:361
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.9351, -97.1659
Land Area:59.985 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78336 has 12,009 residents and 4,797 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 44.9 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (70.0%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,009Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,146Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:14,392Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:200.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$58,536Source: Census ACS
Households:4,797Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$204,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.12Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,63411,68311,54611,89812,01811,99911,82811,43611,21412,53312,36511,77412,146
Decennial Census11,949------------------12,009------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.9

Male Median Age: 44.1

Female Median Age: 45.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male34131639534534635933029234331840046551648335822112879
Female339312339380265338312327336340404470503441365252149102
Total6806287347256116976426196796588049351,019924723473277181
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,40457.28%
Black:2751.87%
Hispanic:*4,55031.01%
Asian:1210.82%
American Indian:1190.81%
Hawaiian:140.10%
Other:1,1908.11%
Total:14,673100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,03550.25%44.1 years
Females:5,97449.75%45.6 years
Total:12,009100%44.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,74288.44%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2652.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4583.77%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6819.38%
Total Population:12,146100%
Total Native Population:11,00790.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,1399.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $58,536, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,957 (55.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,845. Family households earn a median of $57,878 versus $32,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,878). By gender, male median income is $72,263 and female is $40,077, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $32,186 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,579$40,804$39,705$39,682$44,219$41,638$40,759$45,574$42,691$46,483$55,153$57,699$58,536
Median Family Income$46,159$49,158$49,571$48,616$48,514$49,240$52,031$55,949$58,500$54,795$55,962$57,850$57,878
Median NonFamily Income$22,893$23,647$24,736$24,127$27,932$24,091$18,886$19,032$19,216$32,253$37,113$38,463$32,000
Median Male Income$42,105$45,014$50,625$48,333$43,158$36,413$40,584$42,059$45,821$60,729$63,123$68,220$72,263
Median Female Income$34,594$31,065$29,613$29,205$33,493$32,829$26,579$25,990$26,175$26,863$29,309$30,357$40,077
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,79249.39%
Unemployed:1641.69%
Not In Labor Force:4,74748.92%
Total:9,703100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,25026.09%
Service:1,06022.12%
Sales and Office:1,06622.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:76515.96%
Production, transportation, and material moving:65113.59%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,792100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $204,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $120,600 (144.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,200. The median gross rent is $1,182, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $508 (75.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $282. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.21% (38.00% with a mortgage, 62.00% free-and-clear) and renters 34.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.58%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$83,600$84,500$83,600$84,700$100,200$104,900$120,000$127,300$119,000$146,400$146,900$167,200$204,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1016.18%
$500 to $999:52231.95%
$1,000 to $1,499:25715.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:55634.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:784.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:120.73%
No Rent:1086.61%
Total:1,634100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$674$649$647$724$806$770$852$942$900$916$943$1,151$1,182
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,16424.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,89940.43%
Renter Occupied:1,63434.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,697100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,69771.42%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,88028.58%
Total Housing Units:6,577100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,03261.30%
Multi-Family Units:90913.82%
Other Units:1,63624.87%
Total Housing Units:6,577100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 17.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 42.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 20.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.32%). College enrollment is 12.49%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4855.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6197.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,61641.96%
Some college, no degree:2,10624.44%
Associate's degree:4034.68%
Bachelor's degree:1,03812.05%
Graduate or professional degree:3504.06%
Total:8,617100%
High school or higher:7,51387.19%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,38816.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,39646.88%
Public Insurance:5,12837.58%
No Insurance:2,12015.54%
Total:13,644100%
Has Health Insurance:11,52484.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty18.5%17.2%20.5%20.2%16.8%16.8%17.8%13.9%15.0%16.7%16.9%17.8%20.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2408.42%
Kindergarten:682.39%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,23543.32%
High school (grades 9-12):95233.39%
College or graduate school:35612.49%
Total:2,851100%
Early Childhood:30810.80%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,25579.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78336 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 235 business establishments, employing about 2,753 people with an annual payroll of $112,048,000. USPS data shows 5,757 residential mailboxes and 388 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,757Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:388Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,139Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,072Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:975Source: USPS
# of Businesses:235Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$27,360,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$112,048,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,753Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78336 is located in San Patricio County, Texas, within the Corpus Christi, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18580) and Texas's 27th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 446,797 people, about 2.69% of whom live in ZIP Code 78336. It covers 59.985 sq mi of land and a water area of 25.751 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Corpus Christi, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:18580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:446,797Source: Census
MSA:Corpus Christi, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:59.985 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:25.751 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:27Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9128.25 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4803600Source: Census
Place Name:Aransas Pass city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78338 | | 78335

Schools in ZIP Code 78336


ZIP Code 78336 is in the Aransas Pass Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Aransas Pass H S 450 S Ave A
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
District: Aransas Pass Independent School District
A C Blunt Middle 2103 Demory Ln
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
District: Aransas Pass Independent School District
H T Faulk El 902 W Nelson St
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
District: Aransas Pass Independent School District
Charlie Marshall El 2300 Mcmullen Ln
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
District: Aransas Pass Independent School District
Aransas Pass Jjaep 2300 Mcmullen Lane Ste 600
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
District: Aransas Pass Independent School District
St James Episcopal School 602 S Carancahua St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Incarnate Word Academy-Elem Level 450 Chamberlain St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Patrick School 3340 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78336


Strand Institute Of Beauty & Esthetics 1018 US Hwy 181
Portland, TX 78374
Type: Post Secondary
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
Type: Post Secondary
Del Mar College 101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
Type: Post Secondary
South Texas Barber College Inc 3917 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi 2422 Airline Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Stvt-Corpus Christi 2000 South Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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