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ZIP 78401

Pop. 4,344·Nueces County·620th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,197/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$768
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ZIP 78401 · $1,197
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,260/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
$14,364/yr
At $1,197/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyNueces County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78401 (Corpus Christi, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,344
Median income
$40,841
Median age
45.7
Renters
86%
Age distribution
25.6%
32.8%
14.2%
19%
Under 188.5%
18–3425.6%
35–5432.8%
55–6414.2%
65+19%
Gender
61.1%
38.9%
Male61.1%
Female38.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.7%
52.6%
White40.7%
Black11.4%
Hispanic52.6%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
24.2%
37.3%
22.5%
16%
No HS diploma24.2%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
14%
86%
Owner14%
Renter86%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78401 in Corpus Christi, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,625 → $40,841
up 33.4%
Population
4,660 → 4,344
down 6.8%
Renter share
83.7% → 86%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12.8% → 16%
+3.2 pts
Median age
47.4 → 45.7
-1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $30,625 to $40,841 across the same window, up 33.4% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 6.8% since 2021, moving from about 4,660 residents to roughly 4,344. Renters now make up 86% of households, compared with 83.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16% of adults here, versus 12.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78401 covers Corpus Christi, TX. The median rent here is $1,197/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($40,841/yr), ZIP 78401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78401 (Corpus Christi, TX) is $1,197. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78401's median rent of $1,197/mo is $768 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78401 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #620 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,197/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,197/mo in ZIP 78401. The local median household income is $40,841/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78401?

Rent in ZIP 78401 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,197/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($40,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86% of ZIP 78401 households are renters, while 14% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78401 compare to the rest of Corpus Christi?

ZIP 78401 is more affordable than Corpus Christi overall. At $1,197/mo, it's $218 below the Corpus Christi citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,197/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 78401's median household income ($40,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78401 35%Benchmark 30%
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