Nueces County GIS Maps
Nueces County, Texas, has 353,178 residents across 146,338 parcels and covers 838.3 square miles. The population grew 3.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Nueces County is 48355.
Corpus Christi is the county's largest population center. Nueces County also includes 25 zip codes, 13 public school districts and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Nueces County Trends
- Population
- 353,178▴
- Median Home Value
- $194,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 57,469▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Nueces County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Nueces County Parcels
Nueces County has 146,338 mapped parcels covering 453,307 acres. The median assessed value is $203,057. The median lot size is 0.17 acres. 4,279 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 99,428 distinct owner names. About 3% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 91.2%. Browse the interactive Nueces County Parcel viewer here.
Nueces County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 146,339 | 100% |
| Owner name | 133,484 | 91.2% |
| Owner mailing address | 146,339 | 100% |
| Site address | 146,339 | 100% |
| Land use code | 133,484 | 91.2% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 146,339 | 100% |
| Land value | 146,339 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 146,339 | 100% |
| Acreage | 146,339 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 146,338 | 99.9% |
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Field coverage measured across all Nueces County parcel records.
Nueces County Population
Nueces County had 353,178 residents in 2020. That was 3.8% higher than in 2010. Nueces County added 39,533 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 421 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi.
Population Trend in Nueces County TX
Nueces County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Nueces County Zip Codes
Nueces County has 25 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Corpus Christi (78414), Corpus Christi (78412) and Corpus Christi (78415). Corpus Christi is the largest zip by population, with about 46,972 residents or 13% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 35% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Nueces County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78414 | Corpus Christi | 46,972 | ▴ 55.7% |
| 78412 | Corpus Christi | 38,783 | ▴ 7.7% |
| 78415 | Corpus Christi | 38,722 | ▾ -1.4% |
| 78413 | Corpus Christi | 37,531 | ▴ 1.6% |
| 78418 | Corpus Christi | 31,787 | ▴ 6.5% |
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Nueces County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Nueces County Demographics
Nueces County has a median age of 36.8, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 23.9% of residents are under 18, while 15.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Nueces County TX
Median Age
36.8
Under 18
23.9%
Age 65+
15.6%
Bachelor's+
23.7%
Nueces County School Districts
Nueces County is served by 13 public school districts with 57,469 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Corpus Christi Independent, Flour Bluff Independent and Calallen Independent. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Nueces County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Independent School District | 33,103 | 57.6% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Flour Bluff Independent School District | 5,559 | 9.7% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Calallen Independent School District | 3,745 | 6.5% | ▾ -3.4% |
| Tuloso-Midway Independent School District | 3,671 | 6.4% | ▴ 1% |
| Robstown Independent School District | 2,570 | 4.5% | ▴ 2.5% |
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Nueces County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Nueces County Housing & Real Estate
Nueces County has a median home value of $194,700 and a median gross rent of $1,224. About 60% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $344,250 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Nueces County Housing Mix
Nueces County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Nueces County Housing Trends
Nueces County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Nueces County, TX
Nueces County has 15,772 business listings across 959 categories. The largest categories in Nueces County business listings are Convenience Stores (290, 1.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (289, 1.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (257, 1.6%). The full Nueces County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Nueces County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Nueces County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Convenience Stores | 290 | 1.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 289 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 257 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 256 | 1.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 240 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 238 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 235 | 1.5% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 213 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 198 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 197 | 1.2% |
Nueces County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Quik Print Inc | 3D Printing Service | Corpus Christi |
| Cenikor Foundation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Corpus Christi |
| Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Corpus Christi |
| Copper Ridge | Accommodation | Corpus Christi |
| Jennings, Hawley and Co. | Accountant | Corpus Christi |
| Port Aransas Park | Active Life | Port Aransas |
| Advanced Acupuncture Clinic | Acupuncture | Corpus Christi |
| American Adoptions | Adoption Services | Corpus Christi |
| The Cabaret Men's Club | Adult Entertainment | Corpus Christi |
| On-Sight Promotions | Advertising Agency | Corpus Christi |
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Nueces County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Nueces County Basemaps
Nueces County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Nueces County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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