ZIP Code 78417 -- Corpus christi, TX

Nueces | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 90.90% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
4,703
Unknown
Median Income
$53,750
Home Value
$155,200
Median Rent
$1,208
Median Age
36.70
Diversity Index
67.10
High
Cost of Living
73.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
9.4%

About ZIP Code 78417

ZIP code 78417 in Corpus Christi, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 4,703. The median household income is $53,750, which is This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $155,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 73.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 36.70 years. Approximately 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Nueces, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,703
Median Age
36.70
Male Population
2,321
49.4%
Female Population
2,382
50.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
67.10 High
White
33.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
90.9%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
49.4%
Other Race
12.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$53,750
Mean Household Income
$63,068
Per Capita Income
$22,271
Below Poverty Line
17.8%

This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$155,200
Median Rent
$1,208
Total Housing Units
1,692
Occupied Units
1,595
Vacant Units
97
5.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
65.2%
Renter Occupied
34.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.2% Renter 34.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,251
Employment Rate
90.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
77.3%
Carpool
16.2%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
5.0%

Cost of Living Index

73.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78417 is 26.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Corpus Christi

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
78414 54,263 $98,771 $292,600
78415 43,080 $54,990 $152,000
78412 38,631 $61,215 $197,500
78413 34,289 $72,815 $244,200
78418 29,790 $92,445 $302,500
78410 29,040 $79,308 $235,200

Other ZIP Codes in Nueces

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78414 Corpus christi 54,263 $98,771
78415 Corpus christi 43,080 $54,990
78412 Corpus christi 38,631 $61,215
78413 Corpus christi 34,289 $72,815
78418 Corpus christi 29,790 $92,445
78410 Corpus christi 29,040 $79,308

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78417

ZIP code 78417 (Corpus christi, TX) has a total population of 4,703 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 36.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78417 is $53,750 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78417 is primarily located in Corpus christi, Texas (TX). It falls within Nueces County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78417 is $155,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,208.

The median age in ZIP code 78417 is 36.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78417 has a cost of living index of 73.52 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78417, 13.53% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.05% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78417 is 9.37%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.98% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.