78413 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78413, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78413 is a zip code in Nueces County, Texas, which covers Corpus Christi, with a total population of 36,989 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 78413 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78413.

The estimated population of people living in 78413 is 36,989, with a median age of 35.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78413 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
36,989
 -7.02% -7.69%
2020
39,782
 -2.12% -
2019
40,644
 -0.33% -
2018
40,778
+1.77%
-
2017
40,070
 - -

Population of 78413 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78413 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
30.3%
32.6%
 -7.06%
Black/African American
3.9%
3.9%
 0.00%
Native
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
61.9%
58.6%
 +5.63%
Asian
2.3%
3.3%
 -30.30%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.3%
 -15.38%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78413 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 78413 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78413 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78413 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.5 +4.41% 32.7 +2.51% 38.8 +1.57%
2020 34 -2.02% 31.9 -3.63% 38.2 +1.87%
2019 34.7 +0.58% 33.1 -0.3% 37.5 +1.63%
2018 34.5 -1.71% 33.2 -2.06% 36.9 +0.54%
2017 35.1 - 33.9 - 36.7 -

The median age of the 78413 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 78413 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,810 +1.34% 2,319 -9.49% 2,819 2,076
10 to 19 2,701 -6.97% 2,406 -6.62% 2,473 2,245
20 to 29 3,345 -12.4% 3,457 -11.11% 2,926 3,080
30 to 39 2,788 -11.94% 2,573 -5.7% 2,459 2,425
40 to 49 2,497 -20.28% 2,581 +5.42% 2,024 2,718
50 to 59 2,492 -18.19% 2,787 -17.08% 2,049 2,324
60 to 69 1,934 -14.74% 2,146 +15.67% 1,650 2,473
70+ 1,377 +8.33% 1,857 -4.24% 1,484 1,764

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78413 zip code is $73,859.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 78413.

  • Under 25
    $49,975.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,069.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,457.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,226.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78413 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 78413, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 78413 is currently $90,742.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.67% of households in 78413 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 78413 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78413 is $35,709.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78413 by the total population of 78413.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78413 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78413 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78413 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78413 zip over the age of 16 is 29,162.

Of those people, a total of 68.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 78413 is 64.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 78413 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,786 27.90% 24.70%
20 to 24 years 3,337 84.30% 6.70%
25 to 29 years 2,669 90.40% 8.30%
30 to 34 years 2,687 80.50% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 4,931 82.60% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 4,099 84.80% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 2,282 75.90% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 2,337 59.90% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 3,099 36.90% 3.20%
75 years and over 1,935 11.70% 5.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78413. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 21,722 68.80% 4.90%
Black or African American 1,254 74.10% 6.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 123 84.60% 0.00%
Asian 742 76.30% 5.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,245 77.90% 8.00%
Two or more races 4,076 59.50% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 17,208 70.40% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,595 62.90% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78413 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 78413 is 18,779, with median earnings of $42,066.00.

Women in 78413 are earning approximately 64.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,779 $42,066.00
Male 9,443 $52,855.00
Female 9,336 $34,273.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78413 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,805 $60,878.00
Business and Financial 793 $52,713.00
Computer and Mathematical 174 $73,621.00
Architecture and Engineering 349 $68,348.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 105 $112,975.00
Community and Social Service 584 $42,000.00
Legal 120 $71,250.00
Educational and Library 1,430 $44,840.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 360 $37,230.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,666 $55,122.00
Healthcare Support 813 $23,860.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 236 $61,000.00
Law Enforcement 364 $52,426.00
Food Preparation and Serving 904 $13,841.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 360 $21,898.00
Personal Care and Service 324 $26,912.00
Sales 2,337 $34,990.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,189 $35,427.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 80 $12,128.00
Construction and Extraction 1,208 $51,311.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 680 $58,592.00
Production 960 $48,889.00
Transportation and Material Moving 500 $52,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78413 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 78413.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 970 $77,708.00 835 $55,106.00
Business and Financial 329 $69,861.00 464 $44,952.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $73,214.00 64 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 273 $79,219.00 76 $56,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 98 $113,150.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 142 $41,768.00 442 $42,596.00
Legal 53 $67,054.00 67 $75,625.00
Educational and Library 359 $51,113.00 1,071 $43,664.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 165 $72,469.00 195 $35,895.00
Healthcare Practitioners 604 $83,313.00 1,062 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 134 $26,509.00 679 $22,981.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 170 $61,100.00 66 $32,321.00
Law Enforcement 217 $88,218.00 147 $46,753.00
Food Preparation and Serving 471 $13,586.00 433 $14,391.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $26,311.00 184 $10,463.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $27,279.00 269 $24,877.00
Sales 1,102 $47,360.00 1,235 $27,172.00
Office and Administrative Support 625 $65,554.00 1,564 $30,946.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $12,101.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,051 $51,578.00 157 $49,668.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 615 $58,996.00 65 $7,083.00
Production 838 $61,111.00 122 $26,906.00
Transportation and Material Moving 442 $53,929.00 58 $9,186.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,357 households in 78413, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,631 families living in the 78413 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 78413:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,910 692 2,029 4,726
Average Household Size 3.19 2.73 3.32 1.33
Total Families 6,910 692 2,029 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.45 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 9,631 families living in 78413, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78413:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,501 housing units in 78413.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,357 92.62%
Vacant 1,144 7.38%

40.57% of the total 15,501 housing units in 78413 are rental units. This is approximately 6,288 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,001 are occupied by the owner - or 51.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78413 is $1,181.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78413 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    68
  • Less than $500
    70
  • $500 to $999
    1,511
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,260
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    797
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    504
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    132
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78413 is $187,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78413 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    129
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    257
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,480
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,788
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,239
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    885
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    222
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78413. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78413 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    28
  • 1940 to 1949
    57
  • 1950 to 1959
    308
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,455
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,845
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,710
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,199
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,130
  • 2010 to 2013
    725
  • 2014 or later
    44

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 78413 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    500
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,267
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,610
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,980

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78413 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78413 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78413.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    278
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,150
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,300
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,103
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,280
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,069
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,222
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    177
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    370
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    462
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    261
  • 90 or more minutes
    197

Summary

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