What to know about ZIP 78466
ZIP code 78466 covers ZIP 78466 with a population of about 5,546.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.4 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the CORPUS CHRISTI media market.
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ZIP Code 78466 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,546
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,516
-29% vs US avg
Home value
$138,300
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,198
+3% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 78466
Income and economy in ZIP 78466
Median household income in ZIP 78466 is about $53,516 — about 29% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.4%; unemployment rate near 5.9%; 16.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Healthcare; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 78466
Median home value is about $138,300 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,198 (about 3% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 63.4% (about 2.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 78466, a household would need roughly $38,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $888. That sits below the local median household income ($53,516), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.