ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78362

Part of Ingleside, TX

Pop. 10,816·San Patricio County·532nd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,344/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$588

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 78362 · $1,344

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78362 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,058) is $1,776 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,430); a 3-bedroom is $1,880.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78362. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,128/yr

At $1,344/mo median

Location

CityIngleside

StateTX

CountySan Patricio County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78362 (Ingleside, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,816

Median income

$71,058

Median age

37.9

Renters

34%

Age distribution

25%

19.6%

30.6%

13.5%

Under 1825%

18–3419.6%

35–5430.6%

55–6411.2%

65+13.5%

Gender

52.3%

47.7%

Male52.3%

Female47.7%

Race & ethnicity

65%

41.9%

White65%

Black1%

Hispanic41.9%

Asian0.6%

Education (25+)

13.9%

33.5%

31.7%

21%

No HS diploma13.9%

HS diploma33.5%

Some college31.7%

Bachelor's+21%

Housing tenure

66%

34%

Owner66%

Renter34%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78362 in Ingleside, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$67,852 → $71,058

up 4.7%

Population

10,789 → 10,816

up 0.3%

Renter share

30% → 34%

+4.0 pts

Bachelor's+

16.1% → 21%

+4.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,852 in 2021 to $71,058 more recently. About 34% of households rent today, against 30% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.1% to 21%.

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About renting in ZIP 78362

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78362 covers Ingleside, TX. The median rent here is $1,344/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($71,058/yr), ZIP 78362 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78362?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,344/mo in ZIP 78362. The local median household income is $71,058/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78362?

Rent in ZIP 78362 has risen 4.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 78362 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78362 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #532 of 693 at $1,344/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78362 changed +4.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.