ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78374

Part of Portland, TX
Pop. 20,408·San Patricio County·352nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,574/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$358
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78374 · $1,574
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$1,800/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78374 changed +9.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,504) is $2,088 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,800); a 3-bedroom is $2,370.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 78401, 7 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,180/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78374. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$18,888/yr
At $1,574/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountySan Patricio County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78374 (Portland, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,408
Median income
$83,504
Median age
34.4
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
26%
24.7%
26.3%
14%
Under 1826%
18–3424.7%
35–5426.3%
55–649%
65+14%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
43.3%
White64.8%
Black1.9%
Hispanic43.3%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
26%
39.7%
25.7%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma26%
Some college39.7%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78374 in Portland, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,124 → $83,504
up 1.7%
Population
19,737 → 20,408
up 3.4%
Renter share
36.5% → 37.3%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 25.7%
-1.2 pts
Median age
33.5 → 34.4
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78374 in Portland, TX now reports about $83,504, up from $82,124 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 19,737 residents to roughly 20,408.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78374 covers Portland, TX. The median rent here is $1,574/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,504/yr), ZIP 78374 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78374?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,574/mo in ZIP 78374. The local median household income is $83,504/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78374?

Rent in ZIP 78374 has risen 9.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 78374 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78374 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #352 of 693 at $1,574/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78374 changed +9.0%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 78374 compare to the rest of Portland?

At $1,574/mo, ZIP 78374 is $8 below the Portland citywide median of $1,582/mo.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,574/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78374's median household income ($83,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78374 23%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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