Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 54 min6:34 am – 8:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 23 min7:16 am – 5:39 pm
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People12,480 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.04,606 householdsMedian household income $43,198Median home value $94,600Median rent $1,051 a month63% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,123 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.6% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 5,198 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, hospitality, food and recreation 19%, retail 12%Average commute 27 minutes71% drive alone, 18% car-pool, 4% take public transport, 4% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher72% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 50%, Spanish 50%9% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 96°F, lows 79°FColdest month January: highs 67°F, lows 48°F35 in of rain a yearwettest month SeptemberSnow is rare139 days above 90°F, 3 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Corpus Christi Cabaniss Fld station, 3 mi away; rain from Corpus Christi 9.1 Nw; snow from Corpus Christi Nws
Nearby landmarksSalinas Park Trailheadpark · 1.0 miDel Mar College Windward Campuscollege · 1.8 miDel Mar Collegecollege · 2.2 miNorth Beachbeach · 5.9 miSchanen Hike and Bike Trailtrailhead · 3.8 miEmerald Covebay · 3.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsDr. H P Garcia Parkpark · under a mile · 78 acresManual Q. Salinas / State Schoolpark · under a mile · 100 acresRedhead Pond Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 11.7 miMustang Island State Parkstate park · 15.1 mi · 4,754 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 25 Apr 201025 mi away, near Driscoll, TexasMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 25 Apr 201025 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighNueces County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Very HighHurricane Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighDrought Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality41% of days had good air in 2025148 of 365 days measured209 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 53, worst day 137main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Nueces County monitors, TX
Internet at home75% of households have a broadband subscription57% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone20% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Corpus Christiserves 318,387 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation36 ft11 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial2.5 miPost officePortairs Post Office1.0 miTown hallCorpus Christi City Hall3.8 miPoliceNueces County Sheriff's Office2.8 miFire stationCorpus Christi Fire Department Station 10under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi21 schools10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 4 otherSchoolStudent Support Centerunder a mileHighFoy H Moody High Schoolunder a mileElementaryJohn F Kennedy Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeDel Mar College Windward Campus1.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportCorpus Christi International Airport CRP4.2 miMajor airportSan Antonio International Airport SAT138 miInterstateI-373.6 miUS highwayUS 1813.8 miCoachCorpus Christi Bus StationGreyhound3.9 miTransit111 stops within a mileThe BSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 78416 ZIP area.
