ZIP Code 78359, Texas
ZIP Code 78359 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 78359 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in San Patricio County, Texas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,154. The land area covers 9.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,154 | ±435 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 633 | ±101 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 684 | ±97 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 633 | ±101 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 51 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $117,700 | ±$42,911 |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | ±$132 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,458 | ±$17,459 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,965 | ±$5,743 |
| Poverty Rate | 43.4% | ±15.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 934 | ±391 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 802 | ±242 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.7% | ±9.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 71,467 (2024)
ID: 202610
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
400 W SINTON ST, STE 109, SINTON TX 78387-2450
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ARANSAS PASS, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | PORTLAND, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ARANSAS PASS, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | GREGORY, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PORT ARANSAS, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ARANSAS PASS, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | PORTLAND, TX |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Del Mar College
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College | 13.2 mi away | 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX, 78404-3897 |
3616981200
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BELL/WHITTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 2400 MEMORIAL PKWY, PORTLAND, TX, 78374 |
(361) 777-4560
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South Texas Barber College Inc
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College Vocational | 14.1 mi away | 3917 Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX, 78415 |
3618550262
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INGLESIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 2775 WACO ST, INGLESIDE, TX, 78362 |
(361) 776-5355
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
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College | 15.0 mi away | 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX, 78412-5503 |
3618255700
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TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 503 GREEN AVE, TAFT, TX, 78390 |
(361) 528-3512
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
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College Vocational | 15.5 mi away | 2000 South Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78416 |
361232505735821
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ED & HAZEL RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 110 N LAMONT ST, ARANSAS PASS, TX, 78336 |
(361) 758-2350
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Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
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College Vocational | 15.6 mi away | 2141 Tuloso Road, Corpus Christi, TX, 78409 |
3616432373
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HONORABLE NOAH O KENNEDY JR LAW LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 901 LEOPARD ST ROOM 601, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78401 |
(361) 888-0343
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WELDER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, TX US, located 14.5 miles from ZCTA5 78359. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.7° | 43.7° | 54.7° | 1.98" | 0.0" |
| February | 69.6° | 47.8° | 58.7° | 2.03" | 0.0" |
| March | 74.9° | 53.8° | 64.3° | 2.81" | 0.0" |
| April | 80.2° | 60.2° | 70.2° | 1.93" | 0.0" |
| May | 85.6° | 67.8° | 76.7° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.6° | 72.6° | 81.6° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.2° | 74.2° | 83.2° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.6° | 74.1° | 83.8° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 89.5° | 69.9° | 79.7° | 5.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 83.6° | 61.5° | 72.5° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| November | 74.5° | 52.3° | 63.4° | 2.63" | 0.0" |
| December | 68.1° | 45.3° | 56.7° | 2.03" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory city | City | 0.8 mi | — |
| Portland city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Tradewinds CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Taft city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Ingleside city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Taft Southwest CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 78359. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.