ZIP Code 78408 Demographics & Data

Corpus Christi, TX (ZIP Code 78408) Profile

Texas

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 78408

The U.S. ZIP Code 78408 is associated with Corpus Christi, TX in Nueces County. Median househould income in this region is $34,718, while about 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 78408 is estimated to at 33.8 years, and about 18.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 5.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $16,665. The current population estimate for this region is 11,583.

Population in 78408

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78408 is 11,583.

Corpus Christi, TX

The 78408 ZIP Code is associated with Corpus Christi, TX in Nueces County.

Area Codes associated with 78408

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78408 include 361.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78408

Sunrise: 6:50 am
Sunset: 5:37 pm
Sunrise in 78408 6:50 am
Sunrise in 78408 5:37 pm

Weather forecast for 78408

Tonight's forecast for 78408: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 78408

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78408 Fair

Internet in 78408

An estimated 74.6% of households in ZIP Code 78408 have a computer, while about 61.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78408

Males comprise about 49.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 78408, while females account for approximately 50.5%.

Health Insurance in 78408

Approximately 39.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78408 (Corpus Christi, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78408

The median household income in ZIP Code 78408 is $34,718, while the region's mean household income is $43,634. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,665. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78408 of $16,665 is approximately 46.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 19.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately107.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 78408 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78408 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 16.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.4%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78408

Residents of ZIP Code 78408 are younger than average. The median age of 33.8 years in ZIP Code 78408 is approximately 11.29% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 78408 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.4% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 78408 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 10.4%
5 to 9 years 7.2%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 8.1%
20 to 24 years 7.1%
25 to 34 years 13.5%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 10.1%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 7.8%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 3.8%
85 years and over 1.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78408 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78408 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78408 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 60.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78408 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78408

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 60.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408. 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 78408

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78408

In ZIP Code 78408, 60.2% of the population graduated high school, while 5.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.6% in this Nueces County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78408

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 17.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 22.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.6%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 4.3%
Bachelor's degree 2.1%
Graduate or professional degree 3.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78408, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 84.8% of 78408 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78408 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.6%), followed by Black or African American (7.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78408. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78408

Industry Percent
White 91.6%
Black or African American 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78408

In ZIP Code 78408, 47.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 52.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 78408

Language Spoken Percent
English only 47.9%
Spanish 52.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78408, an estimated 21.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 2.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Nueces County region.

Age of Housing in 78408

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 21.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 15.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78408 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% 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 78408. This visualizes electricity rates in 78408 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78408

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78408 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 14.83¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78408

Month ZIP Code 78408 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.57 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.08 3 6.31
Mar 5.34 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.51 5.13 7.3
May 5.55 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.59 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.14 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.84 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.14 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.58 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 78408. This visualizes solar power levels in 78408 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78408

In 78408, 57.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.8 minutes. Approximately 26.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78408 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 78408 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78408. 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 78408

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 13.2%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 1.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78408 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78408, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 78408 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Nueces County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 78408. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78408

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 19
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 2
Debt collection 1
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78408

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 13
Improper use of your report 3
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Other 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 78408. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

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.