What to know about ZIP 78468
ZIP code 78468 covers ZIP 78468 with a population of about 5,677.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CORPUS CHRISTI media market.
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ZIP Code 78468 — 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
5,677
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,315
-30% vs US avg
Home value
$145,500
-58% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,011
-13% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 78468
Income and economy in ZIP 78468
Median household income in ZIP 78468 is about $52,315 — about 30% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.6%; unemployment rate near 4.0%; 21.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 78468
Median home value is about $145,500 — about 58% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,011 (about 13% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 67.3% (about 1.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 78468, a household would need roughly $40,000 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 $935. That sits below the local median household income ($52,315), 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.