ZIP Code 78406 in Corpus Christi, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Corpus Christi, Texas
City Alias:Corp Christi
County:Nueces County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:06:56 PM
Population:1,185 [See All]
Area Code:361
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.7721, -97.5129
Land Area:11.263 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78406 has 1,185 residents and 379 households (average 3.13 persons per household). The median age is 32.6 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.5%) and White (53.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.5%, 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:1,185Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,934Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,277Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:105.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,646Source: Census ACS
Households:379Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,1301,1851,3051,3601,2251,4201,7842,0742,0272,0512,3282,2401,934
Decennial Census1,413------------------1,185------
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: 32.6

Male Median Age: 31.9

Female Median Age: 33.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5843724225454232252236433626222144
Female3954605129334449293124374023231218
Total979713293547886815453608076494533512
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:63235.65%
Black:543.05%
Hispanic:*88349.80%
Asian:70.39%
American Indian:80.45%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:18910.66%
Total:1,773100%
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:59850.46%31.9 years
Females:58749.54%33.6 years
Total:1,185100%32.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,85595.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:20.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:211.09%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:563.98%
Total Population:1,934100%
Total Native Population:1,85796.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:773.98%
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 $51,646, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $13,967 (37.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,708. Family households earn a median of $52,479 versus $25,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,854). By gender, male median income is $42,100 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $42,100 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 29.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.7%).

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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$37,679$43,295$45,781$50,342$45,938$53,141$53,804$55,396$42,938$47,125$0$49,653$51,646
Median Family Income$43,333$44,318$49,444$50,774$50,766$57,813$60,888$56,860$64,107$70,272$0$49,844$52,479
Median NonFamily Income$13,750$9,107$2,499$8,438$0$0$19,120$0$18,417$16,964$0$0$25,625
Median Male Income$25,769$26,204$26,923$25,802$30,865$41,932$37,473$36,935$39,033$38,704$45,859$49,015$42,100
Median Female Income$23,681$25,268$22,426$25,945$26,083$22,438$31,103$35,781$50,034$50,781$44,492$57,672$0
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:44828.54%
Unemployed:90.57%
Not In Labor Force:1,11370.89%
Total:1,570100%
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:7516.74%
Service:14231.70%
Sales and Office:11024.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6614.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5512.28%
Total Civilian Employed Population:448100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $54,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,800. The median gross rent is $1,715, which is far above the state median ($1,339), is up $963 (128.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $584. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.06% (43.42% with a mortgage, 56.58% free-and-clear) and renters 56.94% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$54,000$53,500$63,000$73,300$64,300$56,000$54,300$47,100$45,800$49,300$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2411.94%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:17185.07%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:62.99%
Total:201100%
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$752$740$775$696$695$0$1,250$1,139$1,131$1,206$1,352$1,585$1,715
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6618.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8624.36%
Renter Occupied:20156.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:353100%

Occupied Housing Units:353100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:353100%
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:12735.98%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:22664.02%
Total Housing Units:353100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 2.00% 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 68.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 30.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 23.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 53.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 2.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), down 29.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.24%). College enrollment is 4.34%, 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:13410.09%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:28821.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):55441.72%
Some college, no degree:23817.92%
Associate's degree:876.55%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:272.03%
Total:1,328100%
High school or higher:90668.22%
Bachelor's degree or higher:272.03%
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:29121.64%
Public Insurance:67149.89%
No Insurance:38328.48%
Total:1,345100%
Has Health Insurance:96271.52%
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 Poverty31.3%28.6%17.0%12.3%13.7%10.3%9.3%12.2%12.5%13.4%12.8%7.0%2.2%
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:102.55%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24462.24%
High school (grades 9-12):12130.87%
College or graduate school:174.34%
Total:392100%
Early Childhood:102.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):36593.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78406 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 78 business establishments, employing about 1,595 people with an annual payroll of $105,973,000. USPS data shows 408 residential mailboxes and 100 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:408Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:100Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:625Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:236Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:172Source: USPS
# of Businesses:78Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$25,987,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$105,973,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,595Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78406 is located in Nueces 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 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 78406. It covers 11.263 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:11.263 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:4817000Source: Census
Place Name:Corpus Christi city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78407 | | 78405

Schools in ZIP Code 78406


We could not locate which school district 78406 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tuloso-Midway Academic Career Center 7601 Leopard
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
District: Tuloso-Midway Independent School DistrictNearby
Gibson El 5723 Hampshire Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
District: Corpus Christi Independent School DistrictNearby
West Oso H S 754 Flato Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
District: West Oso Independent School DistrictNearby
West Oso J H 5202 Bear Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
District: West Oso Independent School DistrictNearby
West Oso Isd Jjaep 5050 Rockford
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
District: West Oso Independent School DistrictNearby
Holy Family Catholic School 2526 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John Paul Ii High School 3036 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bishop Garriga Middle School 3114 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78406


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