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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

78418

Corpus Christi

ZIP Code 78418 is a standard zip code serving Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas (TX), in Nueces County, United States. It has an estimated population of 29,854 with a median household income of $55,487. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $55,487

Location

State / Province
Texas (TX)
County
Nueces
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
27.634900
Longitude
-97.310300

Geographic Details

Land Area
43.44 mi²
Water Area
37.14 mi²
Population Density
687.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box
27.709883°N, 27.415204°S, -97.161735°E, -97.351943°W

With 29,854 residents spread across 43.44 square miles, this area has a population density of 687.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

29,854

Population

85th percentile

$55,487

Median Income

65th percentile

$151,900

Median Home Value

60th percentile

43.44 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 78418 is $55,487, and the median home value is $151,900.

Housing

14,739

Total Units

12,011

Occupied Units

81.5%

Occupancy Rate

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