ZIP Code 78426 in Corpus Christi, TX

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Corpus Christi, Texas
City Alias:Corp Christi
County:Nueces County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:49:26 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:361
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:27.8415, -97.5734
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78426 Corpus Christi, TX - A Commercial PO Box ZIP

ZIP Code 78426, Corpus Christi

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationNueces County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points285 (137 businesses)
PO Boxes148
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 78410
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box ZIP with zero residential population, serving only commercial addresses
  • All 58 street delivery records are on a single street: Nueces Bay Boulevard
  • The ZIP contains 148 PO Boxes and 137 registered businesses
  • 78426 is a point location contained within the larger 78410 ZIP code boundary
  • Street delivery uses a single city carrier route, confirming urban commercial character
  • The UNIT secondary designators suggest a multi-tenant business facility or office complex

Overview

ZIP code 78426 is a point-based PO Box ZIP located within the larger 78410 ZIP code in northwest Corpus Christi, Texas. This isn't a residential neighborhood. It's a commercial address serving businesses along Nueces Bay Boulevard.

Business-Only Postal Profile

The postal data tells a clear story: 148 PO Boxes, 137 registered businesses, and just one street address with 58 unit designations. All mail routes to a single location on Nueces Bay Blvd, suggesting a business park or commercial development. City carrier route C001 handles deliveries, confirming this is an urban commercial setting.

No Residential Population

No one lives here according to Census data. The zero population and zero households mean 78426 exists purely to serve businesses. Mail addressed to this ZIP goes to the Nueces Bay Boulevard location, where individual units receive their correspondence through the facility's internal distribution.

Mailing Information

For mailing purposes, 78426 is one of many ZIP codes serving the greater Corpus Christi area. Both "Corpus Christi" and the abbreviated "Corp Christi" work as valid city names. Street delivery is available at the Nueces Bay Blvd address, or businesses can rent one of the 148 PO Boxes.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Address Single Location

All delivery points concentrate on Nueces Bay Boulevard, indicating a single commercial complex.

Nearby Areas

Northwest Corpus Christi Calallen Central City South Side Downtown Corpus Christi

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78426 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 24 people with an annual payroll of $557,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:272Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$147,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$557,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:24Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78426 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 428,185 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78426. It covers 0 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:428,185Source: Census
MSA:Corpus Christi, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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


78427 | | 78419

Schools in ZIP Code 78426


We could not locate which school district 78426 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 Pri 3125 Deer Run
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
District: Tuloso-Midway Independent School DistrictNearby
Tuloso-Midway H S 2653 Mckinzie
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
District: Tuloso-Midway Independent School DistrictNearby
Tuloso-Midway Middle 9760 La Branch
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
District: Tuloso-Midway Independent School DistrictNearby
Calallen East El 3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
District: Calallen Independent School DistrictNearby
Tuloso-Midway Int 1921 Overland Trl
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
District: Tuloso-Midway Independent School DistrictNearby
Grace Temple Christian Academy 11222 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
District: Private SchoolNearby
Arlington Heights Christian School 9550 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
District: Private SchoolNearby
River Hills Christian Academy 13505 Ih37 Frontage
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78426


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
Strand Institute Of Beauty & Esthetics 1018 US Hwy 181
Portland, TX 78374
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

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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov