78343 Zip Code Profile

78343 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Bishop, Texas. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $71,600) are fairly typical for the Corpus Christi metro area.

The average family income here is $52,589/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 78343 is $39,592.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78343 earn an average of $33,562/year. Women earn only $21,483/year.

1,758 people in 78343 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78343? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.3 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 2,239 men and 2,286 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,918 people (out of the 4,525 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,529 homes, and 62 businesses every day. 33 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78343 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 28 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Minya, Egypt!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 60 feet above sea levell.

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• Christian Life Academy
• Corpus Christi Barrios Association

• The New Corpus Christi Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,525
• White Population: 3,960
• Black Population: 92
• Hispanic Population: 3,040
• Asian Population: 24
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 54
• Male Population: 2,239
• Female Population: 2,286
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CSA Name: Corpus Christi-Kingsville, TX
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Corpus Christi TX
• County: Nueces
• City: Bishop
• Longitude: -97.8
• Latitude: 27.6
• Elevation: 60 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 361

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,735
• Drive alone: 1,423
• Carpool: 259
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 33


• Average commute time: 22.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 98
•    5 - 9: 320
•    10 - 14: 309
•    15 - 19: 324
•    20 - 24: 116
•    25 - 29: 28
•    30 - 34: 176
•    35 - 39: 48
•    40 - 44: 73
•    45 - 59: 166
•    60 - 89: 35
•    90 plus: 42

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $71,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $40,156
• Businesses: 44
• Employees: 664
• Annual Payroll: $52,066,000
• Average Family Income: $52,589
• Median Family Income: $34,149
• Average Income for Men: $33,562
• Average Income for Women: $21,483

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 27
• Congressional District Land Area: 4720.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Blake Farenthold (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 355
• State FIPS Code: 48

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View all schools in Bishop

Primary Schools

Bishop Primary

705 W Main St

Bishop, TX 78343

(361) 584-2434

Middle Schools

Bishop El

200 S Fir

Bishop, TX 78343

(361) 584-3571

Lillion E Luehrs J H

701 E Sixth

Bishop, TX 78343

(361) 584-3576

High Schools

Bishop H S

717 E Sixth

Bishop, TX 78343

(361) 584-2547