ZIP Code 78406 Demographics & Data

Corpus Christi, TX (ZIP Code 78406) Profile

Texas

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 78406

The U.S. ZIP Code 78406 is associated with Corpus Christi, TX in Nueces County. The median household income is at $42,938, while an estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 78406 is estimated to at 34.3 years, and about 13.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 4.8% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $15,089. The current population estimate for this region is 2,027.

Population in 78406

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78406 is 2,027.

Corpus Christi, TX

The 78406 ZIP Code is associated with Corpus Christi, TX in Nueces County.

Area Codes associated with 78406

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78406 include 361.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78406

Sunrise: 6:41 am
Sunset: 8:11 pm
Sunrise in 78406 6:41 am
Sunrise in 78406 8:11 pm

Weather forecast for 78406

This Afternoon's forecast for 78406: Sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 84. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 78406

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78406 Fair

Internet in 78406

An estimated 72.1% of households in ZIP Code 78406 have a computer, while about 71.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78406

Males comprise about 57.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 78406, while females account for approximately 42.2%.

Health Insurance in 78406

Approximately 42.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78406 (Corpus Christi, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78406

The median household income in ZIP Code 78406 is $42,938, while the region's mean household income is $58,798. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,089. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78406 of $15,089 is approximately 51.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 12.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately31.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 78406 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78406 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78406

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 18.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78406

Residents of ZIP Code 78406 are younger than average. The median age of 34.3 years in ZIP Code 78406 is approximately 9.97% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 78406 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78406 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78406

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.8%
5 to 9 years 2.0%
10 to 14 years 3.7%
15 to 19 years 11.9%
20 to 24 years 9.2%
25 to 34 years 16.1%
35 to 44 years 18.2%
45 to 54 years 10.2%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 4.4%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 0.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78406 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78406

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78406 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78406 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 57.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78406 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78406

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 57.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78406

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78406

In ZIP Code 78406, 62.6% of the population graduated high school, while 4.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.6% in this Nueces County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78406

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 12.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 25.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.6%
Some college, no degree 11.9%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 3.6%
Graduate or professional degree 1.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78406

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78406, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 72.0% of 78406 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78406 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.5%), followed by Black or African American (9.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78406

Industry Percent
White 90.5%
Black or African American 9.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78406

In ZIP Code 78406, 54.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 45.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Nueces County region.

Language Spoken in 78406

Language Spoken Percent
English only 54.7%
Spanish 45.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78406

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78406, an estimated 28.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 25.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Nueces County region.

Age of Housing in 78406

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 28.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 15.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 25.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78406 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78406 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.39% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes electricity rates in 78406 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78406

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78406 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 14.89¢/kWh 8.64¢/kWh 6.03¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78406

Month ZIP Code 78406 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.3 3 6.31
Mar 5.19 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.64 5.13 7.3
May 5.67 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.66 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.71 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.01 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.89 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.11 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.3 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.75 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes solar power levels in 78406 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78406

In 78406, 29.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.6 minutes. Approximately 14.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78406 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 12.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78406 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78406. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78406

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 11.9%
Manufacturing 5.2%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.3%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 12.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.7%
Other services, except public administration 9.1%
Public administration 10.1%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.