ZIP Code 78401 Demographics

Nueces County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78401 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,583

↓ 98.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$29,968

↓ 53.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$76,000

↓ 57.2% vs county

Median Age

48.3 yrs

↓ +33.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

↑ 19.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78401 compares to Nueces County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78401 $30k Nueces $64k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78401 $76k Nueces $178k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

17.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$962

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78401 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$76,000
Down Payment (20%)$15,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$482P&I: $384 | Tax: $76 | Ins: $22
Rent (Local Median)
$962
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $480/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78401, sorted by distance.

78402 1.7 mi away nueces county 78407 2.5 mi away nueces county 78408 2.8 mi away nueces county 78405 2.8 mi away nueces county 78412 7.4 mi away nueces county 78409 7.5 mi away nueces county 78414 9.7 mi away nueces county 78419 10.8 mi away nueces county

About Nueces County

Nueces County is located in Texas and has a total population of 353,245. The county's median household income is $64,027 and median home value is $177,700. ZIP code 78401 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Nueces County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.