What to know about ZIP 78480
ZIP code 78480 covers ZIP 78480 with a population of about 4,038.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 51.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CORPUS CHRISTI media market.
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ZIP Code 78480 — 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
4,038
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,913
-22% vs US avg
Home value
$205,100
-41% vs US avg
Median rent
$822
-29% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 78480
Income and economy in ZIP 78480
Median household income in ZIP 78480 is about $58,913 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.7%; unemployment rate near 3.9%; 19.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Healthcare, and Food services; about 1.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.3 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 78480
Median home value is about $205,100 — about 41% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $822 (about 29% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.6% (about 5.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 78480, a household would need roughly $56,000 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 $1,318. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($58,913). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.