ZIP Code 78404 Demographics

Nueces County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78404 compared to county averages.

Total Population

14,873

↓ 95.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$56,488

↓ 11.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$157,700

↓ 11.3% vs county

Median Age

42.9 yrs

↓ +18.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

↑ 7.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78404 compares to Nueces County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78404 $56k Nueces $64k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78404 $158k Nueces $178k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

50.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,110

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78404 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$157,700
Down Payment (20%)$31,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,001P&I: $797 | Tax: $158 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$1,110
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $109/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78404, sorted by distance.

78416 2.5 mi away nueces county 78411 2.8 mi away nueces county 78417 4.6 mi away nueces county 78413 5.8 mi away nueces county 78406 7.3 mi away nueces county 78415 9.2 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 78404 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.