Corpus Christi
City in Nueces County, Texas
Corpus Christi is a city in Nueces County, Texas, with 317,863 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ingleside on the Bay, 6.0 miles NW.
- 317,863residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 167.7 sq miland area · 434.3 km²
- 1,896 / sq mipopulation density
- 78373main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi ( KOR-pəs KRIS-tee; Latin for 'Body of Christ') is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat and largest city of Nueces County in South Texas, with portions extending into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. With a population of 317,247 as of July 1, 2025, it is the eighth-most populous city in Texas.
Corpus Christi is 130 miles (210 km) southeast of San Antonio and 208 miles (335 km) southwest of Houston. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The Corpus Christi metropolitan area had an estimated population of 442,600. It is also the hub of the six-county Corpus Christi–Kingsville–Alice combined statistical area.
Corpus Christi serves as an economic center in South Texas. Much of the city's economy is supported by different industries such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, and maritime commerce. The Port of Corpus Christi is one of the largest ports in the United States by total waterborne tonnage, playing a major role in both domestic and international trade. The region is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport. Corpus Christi is also home to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, one of two locations training primary student pilots and advanced multiengine pilots of the US military.
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Living in Corpus Christi
- Median household income
- $67,394
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Corpus Christi had 317,863 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 317,863 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,896 per sq mi (732 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Corpus Christi at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Nueces County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 317,863 (2020) |
| Land area | 167.69 sq mi (434.3 km²) |
| Water area | 324.35 sq mi (840.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.7543° N, 97.1734° W |
| ZIP codes | 78373, 78362, 78419 |
| Official website | cctexas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4817000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Corpus Christi
- Ingleside on the Bay6.0 mi NW
- Port Aransas6.9 mi NE
- Ingleside8.3 mi N
- Aransas Pass10.1 mi N
- Falman12.0 mi N
- Portland13.4 mi NW
- Gregory13.7 mi NW
- Tradewinds17.5 mi N
- Taft20.6 mi NW
- Taft Southwest20.6 mi NW
- Rockport21.6 mi N
- Fulton23.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Corpus Christi
What county is Corpus Christi in?
Corpus Christi is in Nueces County, Texas.
What is the population of Corpus Christi, TX?
317,863 people lived in Corpus Christi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Corpus Christi, TX?
The main ZIP code is 78373. Other ZIP codes: 78362, 78419.
What is the elevation of Corpus Christi?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Corpus Christi?
Ingleside on the Bay (6.0 mi), Port Aransas (6.9 mi), Ingleside (8.3 mi), Aransas Pass (10.1 mi), Falman (12.0 mi).
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