ZIP Code 78362, Texas
ZIP Code 78362 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 78362 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in San Patricio County, Texas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,816. The land area covers 18.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,816 | ±254 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,256 | ±363 | 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 | 4,913 | ±352 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,256 | ±363 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 657 | ±184 |
| Median Home Value | $191,200 | ±$14,019 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,297 | ±$187 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,058 | ±$13,148 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,382 | ±$4,728 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,003 | ±458 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,277 | ±472 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±10.5% |
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 | 06-08 | CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 | PK-05 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PORT ARANSAS, 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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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
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College | 12.4 mi away | 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX, 78412-5503 |
3618255700
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INGLESIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 2775 WACO ST, INGLESIDE, TX, 78362 |
(361) 776-5355
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Del Mar College
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College | 14.3 mi away | 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX, 78404-3897 |
3616981200
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ED & HAZEL RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 110 N LAMONT ST, ARANSAS PASS, TX, 78336 |
(361) 758-2350
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South Texas Barber College Inc
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 3917 Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX, 78415 |
3618550262
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BELL/WHITTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 2400 MEMORIAL PKWY, PORTLAND, TX, 78374 |
(361) 777-4560
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Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
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College | 15.5 mi away | 2422 Airline Road, Corpus Christi, TX, 78414 |
5124377500
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WILLIAM R BILL ELLIS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 700 W AVE A, PORT ARANSAS, TX, 78373 |
(361) 749-4116
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
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College Vocational | 16.5 mi away | 2000 South Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78416 |
361232505735821
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HONORABLE NOAH O KENNEDY JR LAW LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 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 PORT ARANSAS, TX US, located 8.5 miles from ZCTA5 78362. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.3° | 50.4° | 56.4° | 2.11" | 0.0" |
| February | 64.9° | 53.7° | 59.3° | 1.92" | 0.0" |
| March | 70.1° | 60.1° | 65.1° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| April | 75.8° | 66.6° | 71.2° | 2.00" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.4° | 73.2° | 77.3° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.8° | 78.1° | 82.5° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.0° | 79.6° | 83.8° | 2.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.7° | 79.9° | 84.3° | 1.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.5° | 76.8° | 81.6° | 6.51" | 0.0" |
| October | 81.2° | 70.7° | 76.0° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| November | 71.8° | 60.9° | 66.3° | 2.88" | 0.0" |
| December | 65.3° | 53.0° | 59.2° | 1.71" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Ingleside on the Bay city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Aransas Pass city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Falman CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Port Aransas city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Corpus Christi city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 78362. • 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.