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ZIP 78374

Part of Portland, TX
Pop. 20,408·San Patricio County·312th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,635/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$330
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78374 · $1,635
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,620/yr
At $1,635/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountySan Patricio County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -3.1% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78374 covers Portland, TX. The median rent here is $1,635/mo as of July 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 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78374?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78374 (Portland, TX) is $1,635. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78374 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78374's median rent of $1,635/mo is $330 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78374 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78374 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #312 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,635/mo.

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 $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,635/mo in ZIP 78374. The local median household income is $83,504/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78374?

Rent in ZIP 78374 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78374 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78374 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,635/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78374 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78374 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of ZIP 78374 households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78374 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78374 compare to the rest of Portland?

ZIP 78374 sits right at the Portland citywide median of $1,635/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78374 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78374 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,635/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78374's median household income ($83,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78374 23%Benchmark 30%
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