ZIP Code 78415: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 43,080 Household income: $54,990 Rent: $1,212

Overview

Total population
43,080
Rent
$1,212
Year built
1969
Household income
$54,990
Per capita income
$24,357
Poverty rate
24.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.9 persons
Rent over 30% of income
53.7%

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
Total population
43,080
Adults over 25
26,500
Total households
14,653
Household size
2.9 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$54,990
Per capita income
$24,357
Poverty rate
24.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
53.7%

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,212
Year built
1969
Households that rent
39.8%
Households that own
60.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.1

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).

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.

Race

White
41.4%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
47.3%

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).

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
84.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
15.7%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
16,560 (95.6%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
768 (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).

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.

Education

Less than high school
39.2%
High school graduate or GED
37.4%
Some college or associate degree
12.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
11.2%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 78415 with: Nueces County, TX Corpus Christi metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 78415

Total population43,080
Rent$1,212
Year built1969
Household income$54,990
Per capita income$24,357
Poverty rate24.3%
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 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 ZIP78415 CountyNueces, TXMetro AreaCorpus Christi metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population43,080352,955448,01230,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,212$1,283$1,275$1,403$1,413
Year built19691983198419921980
Household income$54,990$66,897$67,453$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$24,357$34,626$34,990$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate24.3%17.4%16.8%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.8%4.4%4.1%4%

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Summary for 78415

Rent & Income

In 78415, the typical monthly rent is $1,212 and the typical household income is $54,990. Rent here is lower than Texas, and household income is lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 24.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.8% of households. About 53.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 11.2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 78415 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 78415 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 78415 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,212 91 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $54,990 326 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 24.3% 342 / 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 78415

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 78415 ranks 91st out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Statewide, values range from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 326th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Across Texas, figures vary from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 78415 places 342nd out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 78415 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,212 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 78415

Annual Household Income: $54,990

💡 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 78415

Estimated Rate: 24.3%

💡 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 78415

In ZIP Code 78415, households that rent: 5,833 (39.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,833 39.8%
Owner-Occupied 8,820 60.2%

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 78415

In ZIP Code 78415, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,131 (53.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,131 53.7%
Other renter households 2,702 46.3%
Total renter households 5,833 100%

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 78415

Less than High School: 10,382 people (39.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,915 people (37.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,234 people (12.2%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,969 people (11.2%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,500

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.