78390 Zip Code Profile

78390 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Taft, Texas. Median household income here ($26,206) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $67,900) are fairly typical for the Corpus Christi metro area.

The average family income here is $42,490/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78390 is $30,990.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78390 earn an average of $31,009/year. Women earn only $16,407/year.

2,131 people in 78390 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78390? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.8 minutes.

The median age here is 35 . There are 2,795 men and 2,821 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,696 people (out of the 5,616 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,781 homes, and 61 businesses every day. 38 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78390 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 28 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Minya, Egypt!) and -97 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 49 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:5,616
• White Population:4,658
• Black Population:117
• Hispanic Population:4,237
• Asian Population:10
• Hawaiian Population:21
• Indian Population:63
• Male Population:2,795
• Female Population:2,821
• Median Age:35
• Median Age of Males:34
• Median Age of Females:37

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:West South Central
• State:Texas
• CSA Name:Corpus Christi-Kingsville, TX
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:Corpus Christi TX
• County:San Patricio
• City: Taft
• Longitude:-97.4
• Latitude:28.0
• Elevation:49 feet above sea levele
• Area code:361

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:2,048
• Drive alone:1,605
• Carpool:376
• Public transit:2
• Ride bikes or walk:38


• Average commute time:23.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5:83
•    5 - 9:342
•    10 - 14:228
•    15 - 19:294
•    20 - 24:299
•    25 - 29:129
•    30 - 34:381
•    35 - 39:33
•    40 - 44:31
•    45 - 59:132
•    60 - 89:39
•    90 plus:57

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$67,900
• Average Annual Household Income:$48,611
• Businesses:73
• Employees:585
• Annual Payroll:$20,393,000
• Average Family Income:$42,490
• Median Family Income:$26,206
• Average Income for Men:$31,009
• Average Income for Women:$16,407

• The Politics

• Congressional District:15, 27
• Congressional District Land Area:10717.0, 4720.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Rub?n Hinojosa (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:409
• State FIPS Code:48

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View all schools in Taft

Primary Schools

East El

1150 Gregory St

Taft, TX 78390

(361) 528-2636

Woodroe Petty El

401 Peach St

Taft, TX 78390

(361) 528-2636

Middle Schools

Taft J H

727 Mcintyre Ave

Taft, TX 78390

(361) 528-2636

High Schools

Alter Ed Campus Shoreline

400 College St

Taft, TX 78390

(512) 528-2636

Taft H S

502 Rincon Rd

Taft, TX 78390

(361) 528-2636