ZIP Code 78413: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 34,289 Household income: $72,815 Rent: $1,400

Overview

Total population

34,289

Rent

$1,400

Year built

1986

Household income

$72,815

Per capita income

$40,159

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Nueces County

City

Corpus Christi

Total population

34,289

Adults over 25

23,410

Total households

13,917

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$72,815

Per capita income

$40,159

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,400

Year built

1986

Households that rent

42.8%

Households that own

57.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

49.3%

Black

4.2%

Asian

3.1%

Two or more races

36.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

58.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

41.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,801 (95.6%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

767 (4.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

31%

High school graduate or GED

26%

Some college or associate degree

13%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

30%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 78413 with: Nueces County, TX Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 78413

Total population34,289

Rent$1,400

Year built1986

Household income$72,815

Per capita income$40,159

Poverty rate12.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Nueces County, TX

Total population352,955

Rent$1,283

Year built1983

Household income$66,897

Per capita income$34,626

Poverty rate17.4%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Corpus Christi, TX

Total population317,419

Rent$1,292

Year built1982

Household income$67,394

Per capita income$34,788

Poverty rate17.1%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Corpus Christi Metro Area, TX

Total population448,012

Rent$1,275

Year built1984

Household income$67,453

Per capita income$34,990

Poverty rate16.8%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP78413	CountyNueces, TX	CityCorpus Christi, TX	Metro AreaCorpus Christi metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,289	352,955	317,419	448,012	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,400	$1,283	$1,292	$1,275	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1986	1983	1982	1984	1992	1980
Household income	$72,815	$66,897	$67,394	$67,453	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$40,159	$34,626	$34,788	$34,990	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.4%	17.4%	17.1%	16.8%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.8%	3.8%	4.4%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 78413

Rent & Income

In 78413, the typical monthly rent is $1,400 and the typical household income is $72,815. Rent here is higher than Corpus Christi and similar to Texas, and household income is higher than Corpus Christi and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 12.4%, which is lower than in both Corpus Christi and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 42.8% of households. About 48.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 30% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 78413 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 78413 — Poverty

How ZIP 78413 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,400	176 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$72,815	231 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	12.4%	204 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 78413

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 176th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. At the state level, values extend from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 78413 holds the 231st out of 388 ZIP Codes. In Texas as a whole, the range goes from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 78413 ranks 204th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 78413 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,400 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 78413

Annual Household Income: $72,815

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 78413

Estimated Rate: 12.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 78413

In ZIP Code 78413, households that rent: 5,954 (42.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,954	42.8%
Owner-Occupied	7,963	57.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 78413

In ZIP Code 78413, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,901 (48.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,901	48.7%
Other renter households	3,053	51.3%
Total renter households	5,954	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 78413

Less than High School: 7,247 people (31%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,092 people (26%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,053 people (13%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,018 people (30%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,410

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.